So grateful that I found this community which led me to finding God, because without that I dont know how I would have gotten through today.
First I found out my cat passed away, which already hurt...but then minutes after that, my grandfather ive taken care of for 12 years took his last breath and I lost him too. The only thing that kept me from shattering was knowing hes been suffering for a long time and now that suffering is over. I really wanted to numb the pain with a bottle - but i went to an AA meeting instead.
It still doesnt feel real. 😔
Edit - just want to add since several people have already said get another cat - we have other cats, 3 actually, and 1 is with me now (the brother of the one that passed actually) so getting another one isn't really what I need. But thank you for the suggestion.
So sorry for your losses. I understand how you feel. Though well meaning, getting another cat doesn’t replace the one that you are now missing. Just like friends and family, you grieve for the uniqueness of the one no longer with you. I lost several pregnancies and well meaning nurses always said, “You are young, you can have another.” Until you walk in someone else’s shoes you don’t understand the special bond you had with that special one. The best you can do is grieve and remember those special times you had with that special one you loved and still love.