A Support System, Or Lack Thereof..., Some friends I have... Options

[jrichard88]

I don't really know much of what to say, aside from it being only 8 days since, at a moment's notice, I lost my best friend in the world. If you have not already read my tribute post, you may do so by going here:

http://lightning-strike.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=5953

I still get the shakes and I barely sleep. Yet already my so-called "friends" are not only telling me to get over it, but they are treating it as no big deal (as one put it, "other people in the world are suffering worse than you are"). I'm so fragile and sensitive right now and it just feels like none of them can respect that. Heck, a couple of them somehow found themselves offended when I told them otherwise (and another just completely forgot the ordeal altogether and asked me if my sleep deprivation and mood swings had anything to do with my diet - HUH?). It just feels like no one really understands what I've lost here, and I find myself even more hurt knowing that people I should be able to rely on aren't being in any way supportive. I absolutely LOATHE this whole mentality people get where they say "it's just an animal, what's your problem?" I've found inner peace through Nuisance's presence with me, yes, and that's a very good thing because I can't even imagine the shape I'd be in if I hadn't felt it. But that doesn't mean I don't hurt. It still hurts more than anything I've felt in my life so far. And the fact that my so-called friends aren't even being remotely respectful just amplifies those feelings even more. It's times like these where I wonder if Nuisance really was the only real friend I had.

[moon_beam]

Hi, JRichard, it's so good to hear from you and to share how you're doing. Each of us definitely understands the need for private time during this grief journey. We're just so glad you came back to share how you're doing. Clay has said it so well, and I just want to add my affirmation to his words to you.

JRichard, please know we are here for you to share whatever is in your heart, to share your memories of your precious Nuisance, whenever you feel up to it, and please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam