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Life's A Chibi: Personal Lose
Last month, we recently had the passing of a family member, our pet rat Fuzzy. She struggled to keep herself alive for months after several health conditions. She died peacefully in the loving hand of Soryane, cradled in a warm blanket. When Fuzzy finally passed, it hit us hard.
Having a love one, be it animal or human, dying in your hands, can be very hard on one's emotions. You physically and spiritually share that unique and special link during that transition with the departing one. You watch as the one in front of you starts to fade away, your hand touching and holding the other's hand or body. You try to give the other as much strength as you could to try to ease their passing until the their heart slowly stops. You find yourself holding the lifeless physical remains of your loved one, still feeling that strong bond between you two. No words can describe what you feel or what you are thinking. All you can do is vent, using the last amount of energy you had into shedding tears and grieving.
If you are there by your friend's side as s/he grieves and cries, you share in the verbal silence and shed your own tears of grief and remorse. A hand placed on the other's shoulder to a full hug is enough physical contact to let the other know that you are there by their side and that you are there to comfort them if they need it. You just simply placing your hand on the other is a sign that you are trying to take some of that spiritual energy they had with the deceased loved one so they don't drown themselves in it. You don't need to say anything. They will know by you supporting them and being with them during this time of grieving.
Death itself is a very hard subject to talk about because everyone deals with it differently. Some cry, some goes into isolation, some tries to ignore it, some celebrate it in their own way, and some don't know how to deal with it. All that they know is that they just lost someone they won't see or speak to again - someone that can't be replaced by any other.
One of the best ways to cope with the lose of a love one is to stay relaxed and remember the joys and happiness you had with the departed loved one. Remember the fun times - those joyful moments where you and the other were happy and carefree. Honor the passing with a smile, showing them that you will always remember the good times you had together.
artwork © 2014 Alex Cockburn
Having a love one, be it animal or human, dying in your hands, can be very hard on one's emotions. You physically and spiritually share that unique and special link during that transition with the departing one. You watch as the one in front of you starts to fade away, your hand touching and holding the other's hand or body. You try to give the other as much strength as you could to try to ease their passing until the their heart slowly stops. You find yourself holding the lifeless physical remains of your loved one, still feeling that strong bond between you two. No words can describe what you feel or what you are thinking. All you can do is vent, using the last amount of energy you had into shedding tears and grieving.
If you are there by your friend's side as s/he grieves and cries, you share in the verbal silence and shed your own tears of grief and remorse. A hand placed on the other's shoulder to a full hug is enough physical contact to let the other know that you are there by their side and that you are there to comfort them if they need it. You just simply placing your hand on the other is a sign that you are trying to take some of that spiritual energy they had with the deceased loved one so they don't drown themselves in it. You don't need to say anything. They will know by you supporting them and being with them during this time of grieving.
Death itself is a very hard subject to talk about because everyone deals with it differently. Some cry, some goes into isolation, some tries to ignore it, some celebrate it in their own way, and some don't know how to deal with it. All that they know is that they just lost someone they won't see or speak to again - someone that can't be replaced by any other.
One of the best ways to cope with the lose of a love one is to stay relaxed and remember the joys and happiness you had with the departed loved one. Remember the fun times - those joyful moments where you and the other were happy and carefree. Honor the passing with a smile, showing them that you will always remember the good times you had together.
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I remember what it was like when my mother passed away in 2009, I went into isolation, not leaving the house, didn't attend college, I had completely shut down. But thanks to friends and family, they all made sure to stop by my place to see if I needed anything or just to keep me company, slowly bringing me back to my normal self.
i know the feeling..i lost my jack russel chuiwawa mix. had to put him to sleep because he..bit a few people. he was my little buddy though and my sidekick. i still have his collar i wear everyday so i have something of the little guy with me..hell i feel hes still walking with me everyday. if anything when i die i want to have all my dogs with me sitting and waiting for me when i go so i know i have my pack of goofy dogs with me. every dog ive had n have is a brother to me.
if you need anyone to talk to you have everyone in the fandom. im sure we all will give you a shoulder to cry on and a paw to lend and an ear to listen :)
if you need anyone to talk to you have everyone in the fandom. im sure we all will give you a shoulder to cry on and a paw to lend and an ear to listen :)
My partner of 45 years passed just before Thanksgiving 2013. It hurts like hell.
I know that 45 years is longer than a lot of hetro marriage and even a larger
percentage of same-sex ones, but damn it. 45 years isn't enough. We were
suppose to die in our sleep together, meet St. Peter and dare him to keep
us out, but now it's just me, feeling old, tired and very much alone. Thankfully
I have a canine companion ( my 11 year old husky Blue ) and snuggely and
nuzzely as he is, it's just not enough, but at least it's something. He gets me
up in the morning and out of the house when I'd really rather stay under the
blankets and whimper. I miss him so very much and I don't know if I'll ever
feel whole again.
I know that 45 years is longer than a lot of hetro marriage and even a larger
percentage of same-sex ones, but damn it. 45 years isn't enough. We were
suppose to die in our sleep together, meet St. Peter and dare him to keep
us out, but now it's just me, feeling old, tired and very much alone. Thankfully
I have a canine companion ( my 11 year old husky Blue ) and snuggely and
nuzzely as he is, it's just not enough, but at least it's something. He gets me
up in the morning and out of the house when I'd really rather stay under the
blankets and whimper. I miss him so very much and I don't know if I'll ever
feel whole again.
Lost my mother 4 days before Christmas and every year the same deep ugly sads and anger sneak in. A picture like this lets me remember that no matter what life goes on and is a treasure to be explored every day. 1986 and its still like yesterday but im glad to see others still know what the loss is like, just wish it never has to hurt so much.
Gaia bless and thank you for your art
Pakesh_De
Chaircritter for Furnal Equinox
Gaia bless and thank you for your art
Pakesh_De
Chaircritter for Furnal Equinox
So true. I remember when I lost one of my first pet rats. She jumped from ny mum's shoulder and broke her little jaw when landing. She was pretty old and we had recently discovered she had a tumour and I was really worried for her already. The broken jaw forced me to make the hard desicion no pet owner wants to make, and she died in my hands. Sadly, the vet screwed up a little and gave her too much anesthesia before the final, lethal dosage, so she fell asleep far too quickly. My wonderful friends helped me through the grief, and I had other rats that needed me, so they also helped me in their own special way.
This made me cry as to thinking when my Aunt has passed all those years ago. It hit my entire family pretty hard but we all shared the grief and knew that each other was supporting one another even though no words were spoken.
Thank you. These words are very true.
Thank you. These words are very true.
My own cat died in my hands, too, after receiving euthanasia. I've watched her passing away, her eyes rendering from her natural look to a glassy one, like you know from plushies. It was like her soul left her body, only a empty hull in my hands was left...
Death has always walked with me, losing my parents much too soon and get orphaned, lost my grandpas...
I've seen and dealt with death so often, and I know that I will have to deal with it my whole life long. But life goes on, the world is always turning further and time doesn't wait for you.
Death has always walked with me, losing my parents much too soon and get orphaned, lost my grandpas...
I've seen and dealt with death so often, and I know that I will have to deal with it my whole life long. But life goes on, the world is always turning further and time doesn't wait for you.
I was never one to cry to the great dismay of my family... they seem to take it as an insult. But I doo understand the loss.. After a number of ratties that I've lost and one suffering from health issue now... Its a hard thing to bare but it always surprising how strong one can be during these times..
Nothing hurts more then losing a loved one, be it animal or a family member.
I'll never forget that cold January morning, the day I lost my beloved cat.
When she... passed on, it felt like someone reached deep into my heart and ripped out the warmth, leaving a hollow empty feeling of pain.
Sad thing was, there was no comfort for me. Just her body and me stricken with grief. I may have moved on, yet even now just typing this is a struggle.
You have my sympathy and condolences.
I'll never forget that cold January morning, the day I lost my beloved cat.
When she... passed on, it felt like someone reached deep into my heart and ripped out the warmth, leaving a hollow empty feeling of pain.
Sad thing was, there was no comfort for me. Just her body and me stricken with grief. I may have moved on, yet even now just typing this is a struggle.
You have my sympathy and condolences.
Did you know that people have died and been revived during surgeries and even recovery, and have seen an Angel waiting to take them home, But upon reaching the gates to heaven, or even being in Jesus' presence they have been revived here on earth and have shared their experience with others?
These people can rest easy knowing God has a good ending planned for them.
These people can rest easy knowing God has a good ending planned for them.
At first i was going to say how actually some people are either unable to display emotion even if they care, or they just fail at "properly empathizing" even if they know something's not right. And thus probably are unable to literally cry with the affected person. Then i read the desctiption... and i tottaly agree. I am one of the "Well, X is dead, let's move on to the next topic on the agenda" kind of persons, but i usually care deeply for people's loses and i do try to confort them. Actual, well intended support is key, Specially if the affected person can let go and you can help them move on with their lifes. It's hard, but it always teaches us a little bit more about life.
this...is SO powerful. I lost 3 family members this year, all within a span of 2 months. My grandmother (who was my last living grandparent), an uncle (I didn't know him that well, so his passing didn't hit me that hard) and one of my cats (had to be put down due to worsening diabetes). thank you for this pic. I've seen these pics go around FB, and I'm gonna watch you, now.
hell just a random stranger giving you a hug helps greatly, I lost a really good friend who was more family than anything in September of 2015. when I found out that he had passed I was a complete wreck, and I had stopped at a gas station to fill up on my way home and broke down crying in the middle of the gas station and the clerk gave me a hug and we talked for a bit.
before that I had never experienced a loss or cried that hard. I miss my friend and I wish he were still here. He was only 44 and had stage 4 colon cancer.
before that I had never experienced a loss or cried that hard. I miss my friend and I wish he were still here. He was only 44 and had stage 4 colon cancer.
I just saw this and it is very timely.
I lost my grandfather about three weeks ago and words cannot describe how comforting it is to have someone by your side during the time of grief. A friend can truly help relieve some of the pain and sorrow of the loss.
I really like the chibi series. Each one says so much that is so true in only a few words.
Keep up the great work!
I lost my grandfather about three weeks ago and words cannot describe how comforting it is to have someone by your side during the time of grief. A friend can truly help relieve some of the pain and sorrow of the loss.
I really like the chibi series. Each one says so much that is so true in only a few words.
Keep up the great work!
This... just made me cry. This is a really powerful image. I can't look at it without crying... I have lost a good friend a few years ago, seven cats over the years, and two dogs. This... seems to bring up memories, mostly from when we had the cats put down, as I was there for like one of them... or more... and for my first dog. This just... I don't know why it makes me cry. Probably just bringing up memories.
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