Death Of My Furry Baby Boy Chihuahua, Please help me with my loss of Goliath Options

[goliath]

My baby boy Goliath, a chihuahua, passed away 2 months ago and I am suffering an emptiness that is unbearable most of the time. Is there anybody out there who can help me through this pain? He was the light of my life and the best friend I ever had.

[goliath]

We cannot bring these special ones back physically but what we have learned from them and because of them can be used to lighten another's burden. We may not always find the right words to do that but if we are lucky, there are times we do find them, and to lighten the overwhelming grief of just one "Mom" and/or "Dad" makes taking the time all worthwhile

Thanks Judy. You caught the message I was trying to send loud and clear. The reason I pulled Goliath's original thread up again was a result of your having said to me, "Beth, have you ever looked back to see how far you have come since you first came to this support group?" I said I hadn't because I could remember so well how I felt back then. But then it occured to me that others here who are new and are looking for hope for recovery may not have known how far I have come.

Many times when I come here I find people who feel hopeless and lost. So, I thought I might be able to bring some of them some hope and encouragement to go on. Given time we can all come to terms with our deep losses and sadness. There IS hope for all who come here. I found hope and inspiration here by many people. Also, because you were the beautiful person who first responded to my cry for help, I was found. You gave me the encouragement I needed to find a happier and satisfying way of life. I will always love you and be grateful to you for what you so unselfishly gave me.

No longer do I walk around aimlessly in a state of despair and hopelessness. My days are filled with gratitude and appreciation for all I have had. As long I allow myself to continue to grow, I can pass around the love in my heart. Hopefully, someone reading my words will catch the true message of hope I am sending. Goliath IS the sunshine in my heart and will forever remain the most cherished blessing in my life.

May the peace also be with you Judy as well as everyone else here in this forum.