The Loss of my Beloved Dog

[Phoebes]

Today is a hard day, the first without my beloved dog. He has been with me since a couple of months after going NC with NM, and as I have become more of a loner, he was always there, cuddling, getting me out of the house for his walks, traveling with me for work and get-aways, and simply being the most perfect, good boy. It's unbearable not to be greeted and cuddled by him this morning. I just thought I'd share here. I've been sharing a lot about the upcoming family gatherings and ptsd from abuse lately. My baby is the one who soothed me, and I soothed him. We both came from very harsh situations and rescued each other. I don't even know how to process this. I only have images in my head from his last day, which was unexpectedly very rough.

[NarcKiddo]

I'm so sorry. It's really hard. I lost mine some years ago now, but miss them every day. It feels less raw, now, and they are still very much part of our lives because we talk about them so much. But a chance memory can still bring me to tears. Be kind to yourself, and grieve as you need to, for as long as you need to.

[Phoebes]

Thank you, narckiddo. I'm looking forward to being able to carry the good memories with me.

[Blueberry]

I'm sorry Phoebes  

[Phoebes]

 

[woodsgnome]

So hard,those darling friends who come our way, sometimes when we had no human friends. Please take good care of yourself.

[Hope67]

Dear Phoebes,
I am so sorry to hear that your lovely dog is no longer here.  My condolences on your loss. 
Hope

[Phoebes]

Thank you all for that. I'm sure it must be a thing that our relationships with dogs are so profound. We know they won't be here for long, but they are the hardest to lose in many ways.

[Kizzie]

So sorry to hear this Phoebes. 

[Phoebes]