Does it ever get easier?

It is nearly 5 years since I lost my dog. I can't describe how special he was (and still feels) to me. I don't believe I'll ever get over his death, it hit me just as hard as the deaths of close family members but thinking about him now 5 years on is just as likely to make me smile as cry whereas for a long time thinking about him never failed to make me cry.
You don't ever get over these things but they do get easier to live with, honestly, but it takes as long as it takes, don't let people rush you.
Hope you are okay and can take comfort in your memories soon❤
 
It does get easier with time. Your loss is still raw and it will take time for the pain to lessen.

I have lost pet dogs who have been with us over 15 years and do still get upset at times but mostly I remember the good times and often chat with family about them.

Xxx
 
I sat bawling at my desk a few days ago as I smelt something that reminded me of my Dalmatian that I lost (nothing gross), someone made horlicks and his ears used to have this lovely oaty, biscuity smell - best smell in the world! He died in 2010. I text my sister saying that I would give anything to have him back for just one day of walks and cuddles.

I do think it gets easier day to day but someways it just hits you all over again. Sorry you are feeling blue :(
 
We lost or gecko 8 days ago.

I really miss his little face and caring for him. OH said when he died that he didnt want another one, but I do. Not to replace him, but the sideboard is bare where his viv was and its messed up my routine not feeding and playing with him.

OH mentioned today he'd like another but feels its too soon and he feels bad replacing him.

It does take a lot of time and sometime (like me) I feel a bit silly being upset as he was only a little lizard, but we had him for years and he was part of our daily life. xx
 
It does get easier as time passes. However, it is perfectly normal to feel upset and grieve for your pet.

I lost a Labrador, Blue, when she was only 2 years old, it took me about 15 years before I plucked up the courage to have another. Boots has been my best friend and I love him dearly, however, when he was ill this Christmas I was an emotional wreck, crying all the time, as I felt all the pain of losing Blue come back again. Fortunately after a week with the vet (with LOTS of visits from me!) and an operation, Boots pulled through. I love him even more now as him being away for a week made me realise just what a huge part of my life he is. I would have traded anything (other than my kids or husband) to make him well again.... and yes that even includes my new very expensive horse. So hang in there and don't be scared to love again........ you only appreciate the good times if you have had a few sad ones.
 
I lost my beloved dog 18 months ago it was awfull id had her since i was a kid and since then shed been with me while i had my daughter, shed always been there. It hit me really hard and it took me along time to even think about her without getting a tear in my eye, now when i think about her sometimes a get teary but also i smile cos im glad i got the time i did with her. TIme is a great healer but you do need alot of it to get over the death of a loyal friend.
 
I lost my beloved cat Spice in December. It broke my heart. I miss him every day but I don't cry so much now. He was so special. I have three new cats and none of them have taken to me at all and the house feels almost as empty as it did when he died. The hardest thing for me was accepting that Spice was irreplaceable. It's different for everyone I think in how they cope but for me a certain kind of numbness descends because I just can't live with the pain any more.
 
I lost my horse 3 months ago and still cry every day, i never knew it would be so hard.....still waiting for it to get easier!!!:(
 
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