Its My Birthday

@Inlemay (17714)
South Africa
November 16, 2020 1:20am CST
Good morning, afternoon or evening to everyone around the globe. 16th November is my special day as I celebrate it every year as the day that I was given life and brought into the world. Its a day I normally have 100% zest and zeal and great excitement, however, I have been tremendously depressed after the death of my cat and I just can't seem to shake the sadness. Knowing my problem and taking a look in the mirror and trying to find a way through this feeling I came upon a "7 self-care essentials while grieving the death of a pet" and if this can help me overcome my sadness, then I am going to try everything to feel better. The two points I find most difficult are "maintaining routines with your living pets" - every time I see my sad little Talu, I can see her grieving too and I break into tears. ?"Reflect upon the life shared between yourself and your beloved pet" - this one is the worst because in every corner of my home, garden, room, everywhere, there is a memory of Picasso and I just get emotional all the time. Hopefully, this too shall pass as they say, but until then I thank you for being my audience today and taking the time to listen and read. Your words of comfort are always appreciated and I hope I am back to my normal self soon. How do you cope with special days when you are not feeling up to seeing or visiting with people? 16th November 2020 - the children have booked a table for dinner. I love them for their kindness, patience and unconditional Love in my troubled days - Very Special family
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@sophie09 (34246)
• Indonesia
16 Nov 20
happiest birthday to you my friend
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@Inlemay (17714)
• South Africa
17 Nov 20
thank you
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@sophie09 (34246)
• Indonesia
17 Nov 20
@Inlemay you are welcome
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@maximax8 (31053)
• United Kingdom
16 Nov 20
Happy Birthday to you. I hope you had a lovely time with your children for the dinner. I remember the day my daughter was born which was 27th June and my birthday is 4th July. I was so ill after she was born and I wished to come out of the hospital for my birthday. I walked ever so slowly on my birthday outing to the pier.
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@maximax8 (31053)
• United Kingdom
17 Nov 20
@Inlemay You are welcome. We traveled to South Africa in 2009. It was wonderful to see Cape Town and the Garden Route.
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@Inlemay (17714)
• South Africa
17 Nov 20
lovely sentiment and story you have shared - thank you for the birthday wishes
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@LadyDuck (458091)
• Switzerland
16 Nov 20
Happy Birthday Lany. I know that it is hard, you will always remember Picasso, after a while the good memories will be those you will remember most. Enjoy your birthday with your family, they want to see you happy.
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@LadyDuck (458091)
• Switzerland
17 Nov 20
@Inlemay I know how hard it is Lany.
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@Inlemay (17714)
• South Africa
17 Nov 20
I know everyone wants me happy again, its just so very difficult to find the balance at the moment thanks for the birthday wishes
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@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
16 Nov 20
Happy birthday to you!
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@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
17 Nov 20
@Inlemay welcome!
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@Inlemay (17714)
• South Africa
17 Nov 20
thank you
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@arunima25 (85305)
• Bangalore, India
16 Nov 20
Happy birthday. You are blessed to have a wonderful family. I can relate to your loss of Picasso. We lost our Topaz, Golden retriever in 2014. He lived with us for 17 long years and we still miss him
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@Inlemay (17714)
• South Africa
17 Nov 20
that is very sad too especially after being with your for so long.
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@arunima25 (85305)
• Bangalore, India
17 Nov 20
@Inlemay It's sad and it took us time to overcome that loss. But glad that he lived a long and healthy life and passed away in peace without any suffering. We have many beautiful memories to cherish.
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• India
16 Nov 20
Happy birthday
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@Inlemay (17714)
• South Africa
17 Nov 20
thank you
• India
17 Nov 20
@Inlemay welcome
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@ckciasigurl (2081)
• Italy
16 Nov 20
hello happy birthday and im so sorry for your loss
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@Inlemay (17714)
• South Africa
17 Nov 20
thank you
• Brazil
16 Nov 20
The kids are near of you...I understand that the pets are important. I had a Labrador like you...
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@Inlemay (17714)
• South Africa
27 Dec 20
i am lucky the kids are near - losing animals is a different sad
@jstory07 (134460)
• Roseburg, Oregon
16 Nov 20
You will always have memories of your pet and will never forget. Sorry for your loss.
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@Inlemay (17714)
• South Africa
16 Nov 20
Thank you for your care and comfort words
@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
16 Nov 20
Given the content of your post it seems a little out of place to wish you a Happy Birthday. It's so hard to lose a beloved pet but I promise you it will get better in time. (I speak from experience).
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@Inlemay (17714)
• South Africa
17 Nov 20
thank you
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@JudyEv (325758)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Nov 20
That's a really lovely photo of you. I'm really sorry you've lost such a good friend. I hope the pain eases soon. And the very best of birthday wishes to you.
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@Inlemay (17714)
• South Africa
17 Nov 20
thank you for the care and birthday wishes
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@rhuenz (10646)
16 Nov 20
Happy birthday.. Enjoy your day with your very special family.
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@Inlemay (17714)
• South Africa
17 Nov 20
thank you
• Indonesia
16 Nov 20
I am so so sorry about the loss of your cat
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@Inlemay (17714)
• South Africa
17 Nov 20
thank you