Snugs Is Gone- And I Am Struggling To Cope, What now? Options

[Sad parent]

My darling boy is gone. His cremation was today. I decided to observe the cremation. I was nervous, but I am glad I did this. It was a last chance to touch his soft fur. I am still struggling to move on. Everything I look at reminds me of him and then I feel so sad and empty. I am crying less now than I did a week ago, which is when my boy died. I have been reaching out for support, which is not easy for me. I even attended a pet loss grief support group.
How do I ever get another cat, when I will always compare that cat to my perfect Snugs, I can't imagine how I can be a good parent to another cat. I also don't want to go though this again.
My boy Snugs was beautiful, intelligent, and had a great personality.
Since he used to sleep with me, I am still having trouble sleeping. I know I took good care of Him, but there are times when I am filled with guilt, wishing I gave him more attention. I took him to his vet for regular exams, but I didn't know how important it was to have his blood pressure checked as he grew older. His regular vet never brought it up until it was too late. With vision problems and kidney problems, he bravely continued on a couple of more years, I wish I could go back in time and check his blood pressure before he had problems.

[Jake'sGrandpa]

Sad parent, you did the right thing by ending Snugs' suffering when you did. He wasn't eating and wasn't going to get better; if your decision wasn't the right one, your veterinarian would never have gone along with it. I know how you feel. I have also had some guilt and remorse at putting our beloved English bulldog, Jake, to sleep when we did, especially during those times when I am just missing him so terribly. However, in retrospect, it was the right thing to do at the right time. Take comfort in the knowledge that one day you and Snugs will be reunited forever. He waits for you now at the foot of Rainbow Bridge.