• Maureen posted a new activity comment 3 years, 2 months ago

    So sorry for your loss of Rusty 😞 I know how hard and painful it is to lose our fur babies.
    Please accept my sincere condolences. Sending you hugs 🫂 and wishing peace for you. 💔
    • Maureen posted a new activity comment 3 years, 2 months ago

      Elisa, so sorry for your loss 😞. What a beautiful horse Keep is. I know your heart is broken in a million pieces and I wish you peace at this very sad time. Sending you hugs 🫂 in hopes they will comfort you in some small way. Rest In peace, Keep. 💔
      • Maureen posted a new activity comment 3 years, 2 months ago

        Thank you, Sigrid and Toni for your responses. You are very kind. Yesterday was a hard day. It marked the 5 month mark of Romeo’s passing. I spent the entire day reading other people’s posts about their loss. I found myself not able to comment on most, but, did manage to show compassion for others who were just beginning this awful journey with grief. I hate that for them because it is so painful and raw. In some ways, I feel that’s where I am. I am trying my best to honor Romeo’s memory with happy thoughts instead of tears, but, it’s so hard. It’s the beginning of another day here and I’ve had my usual morning meltdown. Sending hugs 🫂 to all who are grieving here and everywhere else. This is the sadest place to be. 💔
        • Maureen posted a new activity comment 3 years, 2 months ago

          Hi Toni, thank you for your kindness. I am still having difficulty dealing with losing my Romeo. It will be 5 months on the 6th. I am still just so very heartbroken and I’m just having a slow go of it. I am better some days, but, then I have days where I cry a great deal. I know there is nothing I can do to rush through this process. But, that’s okay, because I don’t want to ever forget Romeo and grieving keeps him alive somehow.

          Showing compassion to others comes naturally to me. I’ve always been that way, even though in the beginning of this sad journey of mine I didn’t have the capacity to feel for anyone but myself. So, the fact that I am able to show compassion to others once again must mean I’ve made some progress in dealing with my own grief. It is so heartbreaking to read every day just how many people are losing their fur babies. 💔
          Thank you for being here for all of us.

          • Maureen posted a new activity comment 3 years, 2 months ago

            So sorry for your loss 😞 Nutmeg was a fighter from the time she was born and I know you loved her so much. Such an unfortunate accident to happen to her. She was so young 😞
            Sending you hugs 🫂 to comfort you at this very sad time. 💔
            • Maureen posted a new activity comment 3 years, 2 months ago

              Awww….Beverly, I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful Bella. Losing our precious fur babies is so painful. I lost my boy almost 5 months ago and I am still grieving so hard, but, I am trying to cope. This grief is like no other and I am sending you hugs 🫂 to comfort you at this very sad time. I wish you peace.
              • Maureen posted a new activity comment 3 years, 2 months ago

                Ashley, I am sorry for your loss of Mason. 😞 It sounds like he was such a good boy. I know this horrible pain you are going through, in fact, all of us here do and I want you to know that you are not alone.
                Hugs 🫂 to you for peace and comfort.
                • Maureen posted a new activity comment 3 years, 2 months ago

                  Rebecca, I am so, so sorry for your loss 😞 From what I read, I see how loving and kind you have been to so many kitties, knowing full well that one day you would go through this horrible pain when they leave.
                  I lost my boy in January and am still grieving so hard. I don’t know how people can go through this heartache over and over again. But, I thank goodness for people like you who help these poor fur babies.
                  Sending you hugs 🫂 to comfort you at this very sad time. 💔
                  I wish you peace
                  • Maureen posted an update 3 years, 3 months ago

                    Hi, I just wanted to come here to tell all of you that I had the hardest Mother’s Day on Sunday and I’m sure there are a lot of you here that did and I am sorry to you too. I’m still going through this terrible grieving process and I’m not sure if I’m ever going to get past it. People don’t get why and I just tell them it’s because I was Romeo’s mommy and now he’s gone. I ask them how they refer to their spouse or significant other when telling their pet to go find them? They say ” I tell him to go find Mommy / Daddy”. Then, they get it! I know some never will and that’s okay because I just stay away from those negative, judgemental ones.
                    My heart is still so broken right now 💔
                    Thank you for letting me vent.

                    • WE ‘get’ why, Maureen. You lost a dear, beloved family member. And you are not “venting” – you are sharing your deepest pain with our community of people who understand and care. Can you join our group meeting Thursday at 7 EST? I think it will help you to meet others and share with us. If not, please keep sharing here. As you remember Romeo, can you think some happy times and fun or funny things he did, that you did together? Don’t let those good, loving times disappear. It’s a way to honor Romeo – smiling and laughing about the wonderful life he shared with you. Here is another {{HUG}} for you. Toni
                      • Maureen, How are you doing now? You are so kind and thoughtful to share your sympathies with others while you are aching, too. How generous of you. Please know we are thinking of you, too. {{HUGS}} Toni
                        • Hi Toni, thank you for your kindness. I am still having difficulty dealing with losing my Romeo. It will be 5 months on the 6th. I am still just so very heartbroken and I’m just having a slow go of it. I am better some days, but, then I have days where I cry a great deal. I know there is nothing I can do to rush through this process. But, that’s okay, because I don’t want to ever forget Romeo and grieving keeps him alive somehow.

                          Showing compassion to others comes naturally to me. I’ve always been that way, even though in the beginning of this sad journey of mine I didn’t have the capacity to feel for anyone but myself. So, the fact that I am able to show compassion to others once again must mean I’ve made some progress in dealing with my own grief. It is so heartbreaking to read every day just how many people are losing their fur babies. 💔
                          Thank you for being here for all of us.

                          • Maureen, I find sharing support helps ease a bit of my own grief. I always say “Joy shared is joy doubled, grief shared is grief halved”. You are very knid to share your sympathies and we all appreciate that. It’s a slog, moving through grief, and can’t be rushed, but thinking of good times with Romeo may help you, and knowing you gave him his best life and love may bring you some comfort. Do you think Romeo would want you to be happy for the lives you shared, and want you to be happy for that? I do. I hope you can join our group June 15th – you’ll meet some very kind people who undertsand and care. Stay in close touch, Maureen. We’re thinking of you. Toni
                            • Maureen, I appreciate that you are so open and vulnerable with your grief! As you say, at the beginning we have no capacity to feel for anyone but ourselves. With courage you open your heart a little and are able to feel compassion and see that we’re not alone with what we are experiencing. All the while our own grief is going through changes and we are able to help others who are at the beginning of this journey – because we understand! And it helps. It doesn’t make the grief go away but it takes the sharp edges off and gets us out of isolation. I love seeing your comments for others in the community. Romeo would be proud of you!
                              • Thank you, Sigrid and Toni for your responses. You are very kind. Yesterday was a hard day. It marked the 5 month mark of Romeo’s passing. I spent the entire day reading other people’s posts about their loss. I found myself not able to comment on most, but, did manage to show compassion for others who were just beginning this awful journey with grief. I hate that for them because it is so painful and raw. In some ways, I feel that’s where I am. I am trying my best to honor Romeo’s memory with happy thoughts instead of tears, but, it’s so hard. It’s the beginning of another day here and I’ve had my usual morning meltdown. Sending hugs 🫂 to all who are grieving here and everywhere else. This is the sadest place to be. 💔
                                • These darned anniversaries and holidays are tough, Maureen. At one of our group meetings it was suggested we also mark the day of birth or adoption to celebrate the wonderful time and life we were gifted to share. I like that idea but understand how we count the days and months since parting. You are kind, generous and gracious to share your own sympathy and understanding with others and I hope you find a bit of comfort in comforting others. I am still so sorry for your pain and hope you are finding a little more joy each day. We;re here and thinking of you. Toni
                                • Maureen posted a new activity comment 3 years, 3 months ago

                                  Brandy, I am so sorry for your loss of Bella. 😞 I know how you are feeling, all of us here do. I felt the same way about not knowing how I was going to live my life without my boy and it’s still very hard even after 4 months. You gave Bella the best life and loved her so much. Wishing you peace at this very sad time. 💔
                                  • Maureen posted a new activity comment 3 years, 3 months ago

                                    So sorry for the loss of your Romy. It’s so hard to see them go. Your boy is so handsome. I know no amount of time with him was enough for you and I didnt have enough time with mine either. My boy, Romeo (who I also called Romee) passed 4 months ago. The pain of his loss is still causing such heartache every single moment of every single day.💔
                                    Sending you hugs 🫂
                                    • Maureen posted a new activity comment 3 years, 3 months ago

                                      So sorry for your loss of Jojo 😞 It’s never easy to lose our loves no matter how they pass. But, by passing in sleep, you know it was in peace. I hope that will give you comfort knowing that. Sending hugs 🫂
                                      • Maureen posted a new activity comment 3 years, 3 months ago

                                        So sorry, Maryann 😞 My boy, Romeo has been gone 4 months as of this past Saturday and I am still a mess. Losing our fur babies is the worst pain to go through. May your Penny girl rest in peace. 💔
                                        • Maureen posted a new activity comment 3 years, 3 months ago

                                          So sorry for your loss 😞 What a beautiful tribute to your Bella ❤️
                                          • Maureen posted a new activity comment 3 years, 3 months ago

                                            Linda, I am so sorry 😞 He was so cute and what happened to him was so tragic. I wish there were words I could say to help ease your pain. All of us here understand what you are going through. Sending you hugs 🫂 to comfort you at this very, very sad time. 💔
                                            • Maureen posted a new activity comment 3 years, 3 months ago

                                              So sorry for your loss. I understand completely how you feel. My boy passed a few months ago and like you, my boy saved me. I didnt rescue him, he came to me at a time when I didn’t want to live anymore. My son gifted him to me so I would have a reason to live. Romeo was my reason and now he’s gone. This grief is the worst and I am right back where I was before he came into my life. I wish you peace send you hugs 🫂 to comfort you during this sad time. 💔
                                              • Maureen posted a new activity comment 3 years, 3 months ago

                                                Chris, so sorry for your loss. It’s so hard to say goodbye to our fur babies especially when it happens so suddenly. Your boy is so cute and I know you loved him and did everything you could to help him. Sending you Hugs 🫂
                                                • Maureen posted a new activity comment 3 years, 3 months ago

                                                  Aww…so sorry for your losses. Losing one is hard enough, but, two? I can’t imagine your heartache and I wish you peace. Sending you comforting hugs 🫂 to help with your grief.💔
                                                  • Maureen posted a new activity comment 3 years, 3 months ago

                                                    Pam, so sorry for the loss of your beautiful baby. He reminds me if my own boy who I lost going on 4 months ago. It is the worst heartache 💔
                                                    • Maureen posted a new activity comment 3 years, 3 months ago

                                                      So, so sorry for your loss. They say our fur babies know how much we love them and they wouldn’t want us to be in this unbearable pain. I know your pain all too well. It’ll be 4 months ago that my boy left and I am still crying 💔
                                                      Sending you hugs 🫂 for comfort
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