Maureen
@momee
Active 2 weeks, 5 days ago
Hi Toni, I want to thank you for all your kind words to me and everyone here. Even after 3 years, I miss my Romeo so, so much. I come here and read all the sad stories and my heart breaks. I remember the day I lost Romeo and all the feelings I had and wish I could take away their pain.
To everyone here suffering the loss of their beloved fur baby, I send my heartfelt condolences and send you warm, comforting hugs. 💔 ❤️ View
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Toni Noel posted an update 1 year, 8 months ago
@momee Hi Maureen🤗How are you doing? You are so kind and thoughful to share your sincere sympathy and support with others. I hope you are doing alright. The holidays can be a combination of joy, and sadness, and we are here with you if you want to share with us. Toni
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Toni Noel posted an update 2 years, 3 months ago
@momee Hi Maureen🤗How are you faring now? Sending you my HUGS and best wishes. Toni
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Toni Noel posted an update 2 years, 6 months ago
@momee Hi Maureen 🤗You are so kind to share your support, and your feelings, with our friends here. Will we see you Thursday (Feb. 15) in our group? I hope you can make it. If you need, I can send you the link to join – they are all listed under the EVENTS tab and should be easy to get into. Let me know. We are all thinking of you and Romeo with sympathy and support.💔Toni
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Hi Toni, thank you for your kind words. It is just a small gesture to give comfort to those who are suffering the loss of a furry companion and it gives me some comfort too. I have come along since the first awful days after losing my Romeo and, although I had very little support for my grief, I want to be sure I extend my support for others. I’m trying my best to climb out of this depression (baby steps).
Don’t know about the monthly meetings, but I will definitely think about it.
Thank you for your always remembering me and Romeo.
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Toni Noel posted an update 2 years, 11 months ago
@momee Hi Maurenn. So, have you looked into visiting or volunteering at a shelter? Our local shelter lets you go and just visit with the pets.
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Toni Noel posted an update 2 years, 11 months ago
@momee Hi Maureen. Just checking to see how you are doing now? {{HUGS}} Toni
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Good morning Toni. Thank you for checking in with me. I am still taking things one day at a time. Some days are better than others. It has been 8 months now since I lost Romeo and I just don’t know where the time has gone. This is the hardest thing I’ve ever been through and I am still so heartbroken. I know there are so many others suffering the loss of their fur babies too and my heart breaks for them, as well.
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It’s amazing how time truly does go by so quickly. Grief heals in it’s own time and you are doing what you can by moving through it day by day. This may sound silly but can you watch some cute baby animal videos or visit a shelter? I find comfort knowing there are new lives to be enjoyed after we’ve said goodbye to our beloveds. Not that you should adopt, but just to get a dose of youthful exuberance. Let us know if you do that, and always keep us updated. Will we get to meet you at this month’s group meeting? The link is under “Events”. I feel as if we know you because you are so kind in supporting so many others here. 🤗💔Toni
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Hi Toni, I have been watching videos about rescue groups and also shelters. Sometimes watching about the shelter dogs makes me sad because of the conditions they are living in. I want to go to my local shelter to see if I can get a cuddle in, but, I am allergic to shedding animals and have that concern. But, I do think I need to go somewhere to visit these poor babies. I would love to be able to sit with a scared baby and tell them it will be okay, but, like I said, I have allergies. I think maybe, ‘just take a allergy pill and do it Maureen’ 🤷
I still can’t think of ever getting another dog. My age and health are concerns. But, being around them might give me the joy I so miss.
I want to let you know that I have a hard time connecting with this site and I will try to get in on one of the group meetings soon. I would love to meet all of you. Meanwhile, I will continue my support of others whenever I can.
Thank you, again, for your support xx
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That’s a brilliant idea, Maureen, if your allergies can withstand the exposure. I’m going to start fostering again. Like you, I am not ready to adopt but miss having furry ones around :-). Let us know what happens. Toni
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Toni Noel posted an update 2 years, 11 months ago
@momee How are you doing, Maureen? You are so kind to share your support with others and I hope that brings you some comfort. So, how are you doing now? {{HUG}} Toni
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Hi Toni, thank you for reaching out to me. I am still having a rough time for the most part, but there are times where I am better. I guess there really is no choice but to go on. I don’t think I will ever get over losing Romeo. The days just drone on and now it is almost 8 months since he left. It is so hard to believe he has been gone that long and that in itself makes me so, so sad. It is finally hitting me little by little that he is never coming home and I will never see him again. That is still so hard to face right now. I know time is supposed to soften and help with grief so there’s that.
I have compassion for others who are going through a loss and I think it does bring me some comfort to say something kind to them. Losing a fur baby can be worse than losing a human in some cases and I have to say that is the case for me. I am lost and broken right now and I feel for others who are experiencing the same and I want to help ease their sorrow in some small way if I can.
Thank you, again, for you kindness and for all you do for everyone here.
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Oh, it DOES help to know our pain is understood and that others care. Your kind words mean very much. There is absolutely no proscribed time for healing from grief. As we’ve discussed, we crawl through it together. Have you tried writing a letter to Romeo, telling him your memories and feelings? You can also write what you think Romeo would want you to know in a letter from him to you. You might find some comfort doing either, or both, of those. Let us know if you do. We’re here for you, Maureen, always with open arms. {{Toni}}
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Hi Toni, I have been writing messages to Romeo. I have a memorial page and I post my feelings and talk to him. Right now that’s very comforting for me.
I am definitely crawling along like everyone here.
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Maureen, you will see Romeo again. Hugs to you.
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Hi Brony, I hope you’re right about that. That would be something I could look forward to. Hugs back to you too.
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Maureen, our group meets tonight at 7 Eastern if you can join us. I was thinking that you could wear a mask to visit your shelter and that might help with your allergies. What do you think? Toni
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Toni Noel posted an update 3 years ago
@momee Maureen, you are so nice to share your support with others who are healing, as you move through your own grief. I hope you take comfort in comforting others. 🤗Toni
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Toni Noel posted an update 3 years ago
@momee Hi Maureen. How are you doing now? Toni
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Hi Toni, thank you for your concern. I guess I am doing okay. I have been trying to be positive. I am trying to move ahead and Im finding it hard. Life is empty without my Romeo and each day is is a challenge for me because there wasn’t a single thing that didn’t involve him. I still cry a lot. He used to be everywhere in this house and was a constant in my life and now it is empty. I will continue to try and remember the happy times of our life together instead of those last final moments and hope that with time the pain in my heart will ease.
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We DO think of you, Maureen. Trying to be positive is how we do it – one sweet memory at a time until we have a few, then more, until most of our thoughts are happy and grateful. It’s a process and only you can move through it, but you don’t have to be alone. We’re here for you. {{HUGS}} Toni
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My thoughts are lonely. Thinking of you Maureen.
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Brony, do you have family or friends around you? Would it be possible for you to visit a shelter and maybe volunteer to walk dogs or clean cages? Something to occupy yourself and be around people and animals? Toni
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I adopted crazy Lucy. When she isn’t stealing a hot dog, I enjoy watching movies with her. I am recovering from a stroke so as awesome as it sounds, I wouldn’t be any good at the shelters. I live alone with two friends, and no family. Even with this crazy cat I get down sometimes. Lulu was my inspiration, I was lost without her. But animals are the best, Lucy doesn’t even look at the walker as a weird part of me.. Don’t feel bad, at least I can talk and I’m working on my walking. I am slow at everything, but you know the saying, slow but determined. Like the rabbit and tortoise. I will keep going. God made me this way. He has a funny sense of humor.
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Brony, thank you . My thoughts are lonely too. I think about you too and hope you are managing with crazy Lucy. She sounds like a handful, but, also a very special. I know having her brings you a little joy and helps with your loss.
You have a great attitude and you will overcome the damage of that stroke. You may be the tortoise, but, the tortoise won and you will too.
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Toni, I am grateful for your kindness and encouragement. Although, I am still having a hard time remembering happy memories of Romeo at time, I do remember them sometimes. I haven’t dreamt of him and aside from looking at his photos, I’m not able to see him clearly in my minds eye and that is disturbing to me. I’ve read that it might be because I’m still so full of grief. I am trying to get past this, but it’s hard when it starts over again every si g morning when I wake up and realize he is gone. The morning ritual is gone and is a constant reminder. I am better for sure and I am just taking more time than some to get through. But, that’s okay.
Maureen
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Maureen it’s because of people like you that make my days a little easier. Thank you. Believe me when I say it takes time. Take all time you need. I still call Lucy, Lulu. Thirteen years is a hard habit to break. My blessing to you.
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Hi Brony, I’m just checking in with you and hoping you are feeling better and that Lucy is helping you mend. Sending you lots of hugs xx
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Toni Noel posted an update 3 years ago
@momee Hi Maureen. Are you finding a little more ease each day? What are you doing to be kind to yourself? Staying busy and interested? We’re thinking of you. Toni
