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DAFFY0709 — Sun, 06 May 2018 06:09:43 GMT

Hi All

I am new to all of this. I decided to take the first step in reaching out to others who suffer from mental illness. Although society would tell you millions of people suffer such illnesses but most of the time you feel like it is just you. I lost my mother 2 1/2 months ago and we were extremely close. This has been the most difficult time of my life and I feel lost and alone. Having people around does not make you feel less alone. I have a dog who is everything to me and he and I share time together. He knows she is gone and he did a short period of grieving too. Amazing how dogs can know something has changed and that person we no longer visit on a daily basis. I would be lost without him to come home to. I look forward to sharing stories, reading yours, and chatting.

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Ggrand — Sun, 06 May 2018 06:29:55 GMT

Hell DAFFY0709.

Welcome to B B Forums. Here you will meet some truely wonderful people who are kind and caring..

Im really sorry to hear that you lost your mother 2 and 1/2 months ago, please accept my deep and heartfelt condolences..

Im sorry you are feeling so alone, and need to let you know that we are all here for you and you will never be alone..I hope here we can help you feel less alone.

Grieving is a very individual and personal process that can take months or even years. There is no time limit on grief..

When I lost my husband, his little dog knew something was not right.. he would wait at around the right time of day outside the Bathroom for my hubby to come inside and have a shower..... after shower time was their play time..

Im very pleased to have met you DAFFY..and hope to hear from you when you feel to post. and it can be whatever and when ever you feel to talk..

Warm and kind thoughts and hugs 🤗( if you like hugs).

Grandy..

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quirkywords — Sun, 06 May 2018 08:01:56 GMT

Daffy,

I too welcome you to the forum. I extend my sympathy on the death of your mum.

Grandy has given you a supportive welcome.

Animals are very caring. My mum died nearly 17 years ago and I miss her. Take your time with grief. One thing I did when my dad died was to write him letters because I wanted to talk to him but I could not . I found writing down my thoughts to him really helped me.

I am so glad you joined and I do hope to learn more about you.

The good thing about the forums is you don't feel alone.

Quirky

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Fwuffy — Sun, 06 May 2018 21:45:43 GMT

Hi Daffy,

Today is my first time posting, and I just want to extend my sympathy to you at this time. One of my self coined mottos is "Never underestimate animals", I'm glad you have your dog for support, I have always received great comfort from my animals too, and they do know what's going on,,,

Sarah xo

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Peppermintbach — Sun, 06 May 2018 21:54:20 GMT

Hi DAFFY0709,

I am deeply sorry for your loss. You must miss her terribly. I personally think you never stop missing loved ones. You sound like you had the most beautiful bond and connection with your mum...

I agree with you that sometimes human company doesn’t make you feel less alone. I’m so glad you have your dog friend. It must have been hard for him too because as you said, he knew....

I think dogs are absolutely wonderful friends. Their intuition and compassion is impressive. Your dog sounds like your world...I’m so glad you have each other.

If you feel like writing, it would be lovely to hear from you again to see how things are going. No pressure or rush of course but just if you feel like it...

Caring thoughts,

Pepper