I Just Lost My Best Friend Options

[Tracey]

Hi,

I'm new at this and really need a shoulder to cry on. Last night I had to put my 5 year old golden retriever to sleep. Her name was Megan. She was the best dog and I know I'll never have another like her. I'm crying as I type this because although I know it was the best thing for her I still feel as though I betrayed my best friend. On top of all this, I'm trying to hold it together for my two daughters (3&5). Any advise on how to get through this in one piece?

Thanks,
Tracey

[Selene]

Hi Tracey,

I am so sorry that you are having to go through this. I just lost my golden, Maggie, on Thursday and it is so hard to be without her. Don't torment yourself with endless "maybe's" and "what if's". (That sounds silly coming from me as I am also dealing with a lot of guilt but it's true nonetheless). Megan knows you love her and that you did everything you could for her best interests. It helped me to bury Maggie in a nice spot and plant a garden there...perhaps a similar memorial would help you with your pain.

As far as your children are concerned, the youngest member of my household is eight and is having a very hard time with losing Maggie. I found a great activity book for him online at http://rainbowsbridge.com/Grief_Support/Ch...tivity_book.pdf. You would have to help them with the reading and everything, but overall it has really helped Mathew (and it helped me to get my mind off "what if?").

I hope this helps. Hang in there and know that no matter what Megan knows you did the best you could and that you love her.

Selene