I picked up Lucy Snowe's ashes from the veterinarian.
Intellectually, I know it is stupid and foolish to cling to the remains of a pet, even a beloved pet. Emotionally, it is difficult to let go after eighteen years of managing to keep her with me, no matter where I went.
If all goes well, we will be moving in a few weeks. Leaving her behind seemed wrong. So she will remain with me, until I am truly ready to let go. I know that non-pet owners (and even some pet owners) will find my grief puzzling and self-indulgent. I'm OK with that.
Intellectually, I know it is stupid and foolish to cling to the remains of a pet, even a beloved pet. Emotionally, it is difficult to let go after eighteen years of managing to keep her with me, no matter where I went.
If all goes well, we will be moving in a few weeks. Leaving her behind seemed wrong. So she will remain with me, until I am truly ready to let go. I know that non-pet owners (and even some pet owners) will find my grief puzzling and self-indulgent. I'm OK with that.
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