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>I'm crying because I feel very helpless. As a fellow human I am unable to do anything to help you. I am sorry. Although this is a poor comparison for a millio
by drzaiusapelord 10y ago
>I'm crying because I feel very helpless. As a fellow human I am unable to do anything to help you. I am sorry.
Although this is a poor comparison for a million reasons, I just put my beloved dog down a week ago. Helpless is the word here. Its incredible how many game-enders we casually flirt with everyday, how powerful illness can be, how illness makes us make tough decisions, how poorly we handle end of life issues, and how badly grief hits us. We purposely avoid thinking about this stuff, consider it taboo, and engage in gallow's humor for a reason.
Death is difficult. It never gets easier.
- pcsanwald 10y agoI'm so sorry for your loss. I went through this 5 months ago, and it was incredibly difficult for me. I have lost many friends far too young, and the death of our pet was no less emotionally traumatic. Time does help.
- chris_wot 10y agoThe affection and love you have for a member of another species is no less special than the love for one of your own species. I'm sorry for your loss. Death is indeed difficult.
- snuxoll 10y agoPets are no less an important member of your family than a spouse, children, parents, etc. We may obtain these companions knowing full well we expect to outlive them many times over, but that doesn't mean the eventual loss impacts us less than losing any other member of our family. Never think your comparison isn't apt because it's "just a pet" :)
- waterpowder 10y agoActually yes, a pet is a much less important member of your family than a spouse, children or parent.
- asciimo 10y agoIndeed, that is one opinion.
- nommm-nommm 10y agoThat depends... Some family members are not good people... Unfortunately.