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Topic: Storm is Beginning to Clear (Read 2363 times)
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dogbestfriend
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Hi,
It's been awhile since I've last posted. I hadn't quite grasped the etiquette of posting at the time, being my first online forum; really sorry about that.  It's probably been about a month, or more, since my last posting. It's been rough, and for many weeks, things would not get better, my grief continued to complicate my depression. It took a month, to find myself, at the point, where I no longer felt numb. I'm almost out of the phase, where talking about my Spock at length, makes me sad all over again. I still miss him very much.
Over the past weeks, I've been on a mission, to find a new puppy. I'm still going through the grieving process, but the thought of adopting another friend, has motivated me a great deal. I so do need another friend inside the house with me. My dad said it best when he told me "you can grieve with the new puppy." The words sounded strange at first, but finally being in the place where I am, I understand. Spock was my best friend, and I may be grieving for quite some time, a family member of 14 years, but I don't have to do it alone. I can even have other four-footed family members to help me. I still have a need to cuddle with a dog that I can call "sweetie." I look forward so much, to raising a new puppy, a new friend, and hope that she's healthy, and that her life is long, and full of only love. Eventually, I'll be able to share some of the better memories. I repeat myself, because I didn't realize, how lengthy a process grief was, when I first experienced Spock's loss. I didn't realize how long it would take for me even to reach this point, and perhaps there are still parts that I will learn along the way. I hope to eventually be back to posting again. Thank you for caring.
P.S. To the mods: I'm starting a new topic in this section, because there wasn't a subject with the same title as the section. Just wanted to mention it. As a suggestion, maybe you could post a sticky topic with the same name as this section, for those who are feeling well enough to share happiness, after their sadness.
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Beverly
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Judging by the date, it's been some time since you posted and I'm wondering if you have found a new furry friend to help you through your loss. When I lost my soul mate dog Topper 11 years ago, the grief was overwhelming. It felt as bad as when I lost my Dad I'm sorry to say. It took the rescuing of two dogs to help me through my grief, my beloved Oscar and Felix.
Oscar died this past January and Felix just died on Friday May 4th so I'm rattling around my house and life with an equally grieving but in and out of denial husband. Learning to cope again with such a great loss.
Let us know if you have another friend to help you through and I certainly hope so. With the amount of love you had for your little darling, you've got a lot to go around and some little sweetheart would be so lucky to be taken in by you. In return, you'd find some small bit of relief in the beginning, then hopefully, it will get a bit easier for you to bear. Picture yourself smiling with fond memories and hug your new one.
The best to you. Beverly
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