Grief.

[twobigpigs]

Hi

I hate grief. no easier way to say it essentially aside from its horrible! i havent had an interaction with guinea pigs since my pumpkin passed in may. I had her and pebbles for almost 6 years. They grew up with me and everything.

Ive been really struggling recently. cant talk about them or look at their urns in my room. i had a really bizarre dream this morning before i woke up. i was handed a parcel, had my name, and lots of love from pumpkin and pebbles youre little angel friends. I remember in my dream, i read it, and absolutely sobbed. I woke up shortly after and was bawling my eyes out.

it is still really hard recently even though its been 6 months. i just cant believe it. its so surreal. i dont have anyone who can support me in person, family don’t see my attachment to my little girlies who i had throughout my childhood.

really missing my piggiewigs.

 

[Adelyn]

I’m so sorry you’re going through this. It’s so hard to lose piggies. You were obviously a very caring owner. Sending hugs and I’m praying for you

 

[Truffolo]

Welcome to the forum! Sending you support in this difficult time. We are a community of piggy lovers and are here to listen. You must miss your little friend very much. It is very sad.

 

[weepweeps]

Sending you massive hugs @twobigpigs

I’m so sorry you are feeling this way. I have linked the forums bereavement guide here. Hopefully it will help you.

Thread 'Human Bereavement: Grieving, Processing and Support Links for Guinea Pig Owners and Their Children'

Jun 29, 2019

1 The grieving process
- Loss and the start of the grieving process
- Grieving with a terminally ill guinea pig
- Going through the grieving process
2 Ways of coping
- Expressing and processing your feelings
- Regaining your guinea pig
- Burial and marking the passing
- Dealing with special days
3 How do I tell my children?
- Finding local support lines and charities...

• Wiebke
• Replies: 4
• Forum: End of Life and Bereavement Support Corner

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[piggieminder]

I am so sorry you are having such a hard time. Our piggies leave such a big hole in our hearts when they leave us.

 

[twobigpigs]

thank you everyone.. it is fairly hard.. missing my two girls a lot recently! had a lot of stress so i think its just all adding to it!
hopefully attached a here are my two late girlies. pumpkin and pebbles

 

[Vickijo]

What beautiful girls, and what a wonderful caring heart you have. Grief is hard and horrible but also perfectly natural and healthy. I have come to understand that some folks do not comprehend the depth of bond we have with our piggies and the enormous love we have for them. There is such great support and comfort here. Sending you warmest healing wishes

 

[Bill & Ted]

Your girlies were beautiful! No wonder you are missing them so much. It’s hard when they leave us. I miss my Bill and Ted still after all this time but then I know they had a good life with me and that makes me feel more positive if I feel down. One day those memories that hurt you so much will make you smile x

 

[twobigpigs]

Thank you everyone. I know itll ease with time its just the waiting game!

 

[Merab]

Grief takes time and there is no way of rushing it.
I realised that online support can only achieve so much, but if you need someone to talk to you might like to try the Blue Cross bereavement service.

Holding you in my heart