3 months after losing Tango and I was doing much better, still missing him every day, calling his name accidentally , etc. but still better. Then my daughter's dog, who was 16 died. He was a part basenji, part mystery and 100% love. For me is is kind of a double whammy, a big reminder of Tango and another loss in itself. I know what my daughter is feeling and I can't take her pain away. I cry whenever I think of him, or think of my daughter's searing pain. I am trying to help her, taking inspiration from Moonbeam, who was so helpful to me. I hope I can do it even half as well as she does.

Hi, Caseysmom, thank you so much for sharing with us how you're doing, and please permit me to offer your daughter and you my sincerest sympathies in the physical loss of your daughter's beloved canine companion. Indeed, the physical loss of a friend's or family member's beloved companion can intensify the grief journey we are personally experiencing. Even years later when a loss occurs the sorrow can "resurrect" the emotions we felt at the time of our loss, and it can feel like we are grieving anew. So please let me try to reassure you that what you are feeling is very normal grief, Caseysmom.

And it is because you understand the brokenness your daughter is feeling in her grief journey that there is no doubt you will be able to offer her comfort, support, encouragement, and hope as she travels her grief adjustment journey. And please know we are here for her if she would like to join us in the forum.

I hope today is treating you and your daughter kindly, Caseysmom, and that you both will have a peaceful evening blessed with your beloved companions' sweet Living Spirits to comfort you. Please know you and your daughter are in my thoughts and prayers, and please let us know how you both are doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam