Death of a beloved dog. Day zero.
I am so very sorry that you have lost your beloved pet.
I know that for us addicts and recovering addicts, our pets are sometimes the only 'person' we have who sticks with us. That was the case for me.
You know what he would want you to do.
I know that for us addicts and recovering addicts, our pets are sometimes the only 'person' we have who sticks with us. That was the case for me.
You know what he would want you to do.
Sending you some love SoberForMySon. I'm glad you plan to get sober in your dear friend's honor. He would never want to be the cause of your sadness and pain.
(ScrewedUp - what you posted was beautiful.)
(ScrewedUp - what you posted was beautiful.)
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So sorry for your loss SoberForMySon. I have a pet dog that I love dearly and she goes nearly everywhere with me.
I too am starting today as the first of the month in getting sober. You can do this and so can I. Do it for Boo. He would want you to.
I have a two cats buried in my back yard that were also beloved pets. The first lived 18 years and when she died, I was o.k. with it really. She lived a long cat life and I know she was ready to go, so I don't feel all that sad about it. When it is time, it is time.
The other was unexpected, but sometimes pets leave us before their time. If there is a pet heaven, then I know they are o.k.
I too am starting today as the first of the month in getting sober. You can do this and so can I. Do it for Boo. He would want you to.
I have a two cats buried in my back yard that were also beloved pets. The first lived 18 years and when she died, I was o.k. with it really. She lived a long cat life and I know she was ready to go, so I don't feel all that sad about it. When it is time, it is time.
The other was unexpected, but sometimes pets leave us before their time. If there is a pet heaven, then I know they are o.k.
Tomorrow is day one and I shall join the class of May when it comes up. After months sober, my longest stint thus far, I failed when my soulmate died at 16.5 years of age. He was my life, heart, and world. Beyond normal pet love... We were codependent and had separation anxiety for each other. I shaped my life around him and his needs, didn't work, etc. now I am lost and broken without my boo. God help me, the pain is too much... I shall sober up in his honor. Long live my heart dog and friend, my dear beloved one... Oh god, the pain of it is too much why do they have to go?
Feel so upset for you, we get so attached to our pets, my dog means so much to me.. My best friend🐶
Thinking of you, take care.
SFMS, I know it is probably too soon. But, when you are ready, you may want to consider a beautifully written book called The Art of Racing in the Rain, by Garth Stein. It is written from the perspective of a dog whose last days are upon him. I read it in one sitting. It made me cry, but it helped me prepare for the inevitable loss of my beloved dog, Aspen.
For now, know that our thoughts are with you.
For now, know that our thoughts are with you.
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I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend, its heartbreaking.
I relapsed last year after my dog had a health scare.
My dog is my life, I would be devastated if he wasn't here, shockingly because he's a big dog the vet says he only has an 8 year life span, he's 5 now! Why oh why do dogs have such short lives! How I wish we had them for life!
I feel for you so much, life is so cruel! Take care.
I relapsed last year after my dog had a health scare.
My dog is my life, I would be devastated if he wasn't here, shockingly because he's a big dog the vet says he only has an 8 year life span, he's 5 now! Why oh why do dogs have such short lives! How I wish we had them for life!
I feel for you so much, life is so cruel! Take care.
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