Heartbroken, check-in
 

Lost my beautiful 2 year old German Shepherd due to complications from epilepsy and started drinking again. I'm 10 days sober right now, just discouraged I was not able to get through the loss that way. Checking back in with hopes of getting back on track to a healthier life.
Hope everyone has been doing well, as this years been difficult for all.

I'm so sorry to hear that. Losing a beloved furbaby is devastating. Sending virtual hugs your way. :Val004:

Congrats on 10 days Saoirse.
I had a relapse a few months after we lost our sweet female Shepherd cross. “Lucy”

You have a good start, keep it up. Don’t be like me. I suffered through 6 years of on/off drinking. My family suffered too.

Keep posting.
The best to you.

I am really, really sorry for your loss......10 days is amazing and you can keep going xx

So very sorry for your loss. At least you're sober and back here with us.

I'm sorry for your loss Sapirse.

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Losing a dog, is as devastating as losing a family member. It sure has been for me. But drinking about it never helped me.

It's so painful to lose them - and yours was so young. I'm glad you're back with new resolve. 10 days is great - be proud of yourself Saoirse. :hug:

I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved dog. :( Sending prayers for peace of mind. :hug:

Saoirse, I an so very sorry for your loss of your beautiful German Shepherd. I lost my beautiful German Shepherd boy to an unconquerable illness a few years ago, so I know how very special they are, truly wonderful souls, the heartbreak is so very hard. I'm so glad you've stopped drinking again. Hugs 🤗 x.

Saoirse, I'm so sorry for the loss of your beloved pet.

Good job on 10 days of sobriety and I'm glad you're back.

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Very sorry for your loss .

I am so very sorry for your loss. That must have been absolutely devastating to you, I cannot even imagine. Big hug

how are you doing saoirse?

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I started drinking again when I lost my dog. And then my youngest went off to college. I used alcohol to ease the sadness.

I got another dog, but was back to drinking again and didn’t really stop.

My mom is pretty Sick right now.

I've decided that drinking isn’t going to help me cope and I’ll miss out on really being with her (having the presence of mind). I wouldn’t forgive myself for that.

Alcohol doesn’t take away sorrow Or painful memories like you wish it would

Thank you everyone for your kind words and inspiration. Drinking just intensified the loss.
He was so beautiful and so young. He was on meds for the seizures, so I never imagined him dying from epilepsy. One night we were outside playing and he started having seizures and they never stopped, he died on the way to the Vet. It was horrible. I wish I knew how to attach a picture of him to share. I miss him so much.
I'm going to keep checking in, you are all so inspiring. 💜

It's a pain unlike any other. I'm glad he had you to love him & care for him. :hug:

I have 3 dogs and two cats. But my GSD is THE ONE. He’s my heart and my soul. I’m so sorry to hear the bad news.

So true- God bless all my beautiful animals, but there's something about a German Shepherd. 🤍

Saoirse, I'm so sorry for your very painful loss. Losing a dear pet is so very hard. Well done on coming back and getting 10 days under your belt. We're here to support you.