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Dear Shifra, I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing this poignant meditation on life and death. The love of one's fur baby is so pure and unmediated by human psychology, it is especially difficult to come to terms with not having that presence with you all the time. Obviously I can relate to the very physical pain of grief. Ultimately it purifies the soul - you will know yourself better once the intensity subsides. Do take care of yourself. 💜

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First of all, I am so sorry for your loss. Second of all, very much love the quote by Ernest Becker. Denial of Death is a must read for everyone. My life hasn’t quite been the same since reading through those pages some 20 years ago.

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So sorry about your loss. I recently lost my big, slightly obese red cat. Even though it was due to old age, and expected, you’re never ready for the absence. Like you so wonderfully said. I hope you, like me, get over the intense feelings of loss soon. All the luck in the world to you.

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