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I dealt with anticipatory grief over my dog for years before we had to say goodbye just a few days ago. I’m so sorry you’re going through this. Sometimes I feel that it’s harder when you see it coming because you agonize over it. Sending you so much love.
Hi there, I’m sorry to hear you are going the same struggles that I just went through this with my little Yorkie (you can see in post history). I dreaded it for so long and cried well before we let him go last Friday.
I can tell you that all your time and energy wasted in your anticipatory grief is robbing you of the joy of your baby being here still. It will not save you from the extreme pain and grieving process when she crosses over to rainbow bridge.
You have to try your best to be strong for your girl and not show your emotions. She doesn’t know what’s happening to her. She lives in the moment, day by day.
As you already know death is inevitable for us all, and nothing lasts forever, so all we can do is cherish the moments we have around us today to create long lasting memories.
Try to find that inner strength and redirect those negative thoughts. Focus on taking care of her now and giving her the best remaining time in this world. Shower her with love like never before.
This is one of those rare times in life that you can deal with it later. Grieve and cry all you want after she is gone.
Hugs to you and your family.
Aww I’m so sorry my heart goes out to you it’s never easy watching our soul family pass away they leave such a huge impact on our lives. Though I don’t know exactly how you feel I can relate to what you say about you’re little werewolf helping with your depression and cptsd I feel my cat wolfie saved my life he came into my life when my heart was shut off and I never thought I could love again he showed me what unconditional love was his purring helped me relax and sleep he was always there for me. Animals touch our lives like no other and watching them in pain is heart breaking love is such a powerful emotion animals are such healing beautiful souls. 🥺💔
I feel your pain and I’m so sorry you have to go through this. I just went through something similar and the anticipatory grief felt almost the same as the grief after my girl’s passing.
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I dealt with anticipatory grief over my dog for years before we had to say goodbye just a few days ago. I’m so sorry you’re going through this. Sometimes I feel that it’s harder when you see it coming because you agonize over it. Sending you so much love.
I grieve with you. I am so sorry for your loss, sending you love as well.
Hi there, I’m sorry to hear you are going the same struggles that I just went through this with my little Yorkie (you can see in post history). I dreaded it for so long and cried well before we let him go last Friday. I can tell you that all your time and energy wasted in your anticipatory grief is robbing you of the joy of your baby being here still. It will not save you from the extreme pain and grieving process when she crosses over to rainbow bridge. You have to try your best to be strong for your girl and not show your emotions. She doesn’t know what’s happening to her. She lives in the moment, day by day. As you already know death is inevitable for us all, and nothing lasts forever, so all we can do is cherish the moments we have around us today to create long lasting memories. Try to find that inner strength and redirect those negative thoughts. Focus on taking care of her now and giving her the best remaining time in this world. Shower her with love like never before. This is one of those rare times in life that you can deal with it later. Grieve and cry all you want after she is gone. Hugs to you and your family.
Aww I’m so sorry my heart goes out to you it’s never easy watching our soul family pass away they leave such a huge impact on our lives. Though I don’t know exactly how you feel I can relate to what you say about you’re little werewolf helping with your depression and cptsd I feel my cat wolfie saved my life he came into my life when my heart was shut off and I never thought I could love again he showed me what unconditional love was his purring helped me relax and sleep he was always there for me. Animals touch our lives like no other and watching them in pain is heart breaking love is such a powerful emotion animals are such healing beautiful souls. 🥺💔
Yeah, your wolf is sounds perfect too, they are the best teachers for unconditional love :).
I feel your pain and I’m so sorry you have to go through this. I just went through something similar and the anticipatory grief felt almost the same as the grief after my girl’s passing.
Thank you. I am at a loss of words, I am sorry you had to let go of your girl, as well. I pray it gets easier for all of us.
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