I've decided to get some professional help with my grief and guilt. I cannot subject my family to this and I can't handle it myself. I"m going to see someone today at 1600 and I hope this will help me. I cannot stop thinking that I killed my dog and that I should have given it more time, and it's destroying me. So, I pray this will help. I still appreciate all the kinds words and I will still visit here often. I pray for all of us to get through these hard times.

I couldn’t agree more, that’s what these people are there for and no matter how much people say I can cope the truth is we cant we just bottle it up until an explosion occurs.

Let us know how you got on.

Love Sue

I agree strongly that professional help is a great idea for anyone who is having difficulty coping with their grief. You could not be making a more healthy and intelligent decision - you have our total support.

Please remember that counselling is a step by step process and that you need to also give yourself a bit of time to heal. It won't be a quick "cure" but it will provide long term strength and the skills to cope that perhaps you are having difficulty developing now.

HUGS

Thank you for your support.

I think you've made a very good decsion. It's odd that last night I had a dream that I went to grief counseling and this is the first post I read. I may try it too. It's been 3 weeks and I'm still a blubbering mess. I hope the counselor can help you through this. I'm glad you were able to get an appointment for today. Hang in there.

Susan

For some of us it works itself out...but it takes longer than a few weeks, it is a process, I just wanted someone to take the pain away, but that's not possible because it has to go through the stages. I think it is a good idea for you to go and when you post you can share with us all some insight and tools to work through it. You are taking care of yourself and it is what you need to do. Pamela

I hope you will find relief from your guilt and know that you did what was best for your baby. Maybe talking with someone will be a big help to you. Good luck.
Ann

Good luck with your counseling. It is a wise decision you made to seek help. Please write of your progress.

Lynn XXOO

I'm glad you are doing what you think is best. Only you know how much you can deal with on your own or if it's something you must have help with. I hope counseling helps you to see you did the right thing. I'm wishing you the best of luck and please keep us posted as to how things are going.

Take care,
__Jim