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.
I was just 6 years old when my granpa died in front of my eyes. It's a scene that I'll never forget. And, unlike a cat, you can't just get another granpa.
My one consolation is the knowledge that we are all part of the Conscious Universe, which is also what people call "God". As such, the physical body ceases to function but the person - spirit, soul, ka, whatever you want to call it - continues to live but in another dimension.
Note: when a person "dies", they usually return with a sign, within a week or two, to let you know that they are OK. Watch out for the sign; it could be a fragrance, color, bird, butterfly, piece of music or something that moves or appears from elsewhere. Whatever it is, you will realise its special significance to the person who passed over.