I'm So Sorry, Henwin

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Hindsight is a wonderful thing. Looking back I realise how much thinner you were than Ginny, but you've always been smaller and a super slow eater, I just put it down to that. I just wish I could have realised something was up before it was too late.

I have been really busy for such a long time that we barely spent any time together towards the end - something I'll always regret.

It has been three weeks now since you've been ggone, three weeks since I've cried so hard I've given myself a migrane and haven't been able to breathe from grief.

I thought I was coming to terms with your death, was shocked at how quickly and easily I seemed to move on, only to break down in the lunch room at work out of nowhere, holding back the pain for so long, refusing to give in.

Ginny is okay now. She didn't realise you were gone for the first few hours, then completely stopped eating and hid away. She sat still in my lap, and accepted all the cuddles without whinging like she usually does. I was so afraid I was going to lose her too, but she perked up after a few days.

I keep forgetting you were ever here - and then I remember and it breaks my heart. I'm sure it will get better in time. I don't even have many good photos of you.

I miss our long snuggles on the sofa where you'd tuck yourself in under my chin, or sit for ages licking my fingers. No one will ever replace you.

Love you always x

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I am so sorry for the loss of your piggy. What was her name?

Hindsight is a wonderful thing for all of us during many times in our lives. We all wish we could go back and change what we have done at some point however this is as we know not possible. Do not be harsh on yourself for this. Allow yourself and Ginny to grieve because it shows you loved her. Then perhaps use the love you had for her to change what you want in the future.

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There are many sites on google with organisations who can help you deal with the grief of losing a pet and it is important that you seek help for yourself and for Ginny.

There are also links on this forum about how to help Ginny deal with her loss as well. I will tag @Wiebke in for you as she will be best placed to share these with you.

We all care very deeply for our special family members and feel your pain so remember you are not alone as we are all here for you if you need us.

Sending lots of hugs to you and Ginny :hug:
 
Thank you both for your kind words. Her name was Henwin. I had come to accept I needed to get Ginny a friend as soon as possible and we have finally brought home a baby today. I've been bonding them on the grass all day and Ginny has never been so happy! I'm very excited to have a new friend, both for myself and for her. Of course I know she won't replace Henwin, but I'm glad for Ginny's sake.

I'm an over-emotional person at the best of times so I just think it'll take me a while to stop crying whenever I think about her, but I'll get there :) x
 
I'm so sorry.

Sounds like the bonding is going well with Ginny and her new friend.
 
I'm so very sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful pig. She sounded like a really lovely piggy. I am also glad that Ginny is making a new friend as it is better for her welfare.
 
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Thank you both for your kind words. Her name was Henwin. I had come to accept I needed to get Ginny a friend as soon as possible and we have finally brought home a baby today. I've been bonding them on the grass all day and Ginny has never been so happy! I'm very excited to have a new friend, both for myself and for her. Of course I know she won't replace Henwin, but I'm glad for Ginny's sake.

I'm an over-emotional person at the best of times so I just think it'll take me a while to stop crying whenever I think about her, but I'll get there :) x
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Don't be silly. I am also a very emotional person but I believe that makes me the caring sort of person I am. I don't believe you can ever love or care to much.

I am glad that you are helping Ginny deal with her loss and by doing that hopefully it will allow you in time to heal a little.

No-one will ever replace Henwin and you do not need them to. They are all special little treasures in their own right who come into our lives and make it a better place.

Take care of each other xx

Popcorn free now little Henwin :luv:
 
I am ever so sorry for your loss! Please don't feel guilty. Henwin was obviously much loved and cherished.

As you are suffering so badly, I would strongly recommend that you have a chat with a trained person on one of the free lines that deal specifically with pet bereavement. This should help you get some of your emotions out and also find a way of dealing with your loss in a more constructive way. You can never unmake what has happened, but you can always turn your experiences into something that can benefit other guinea pigs or people, and through that, you.
This website lists available services in the UK: SupportLine - Problems: Pet Bereavement: Advice, support and information

Here are tips on what you can do for Ginny: Looking After A Bereaved Guinea Pig
 
I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful little girl. Huge hugs to you at this sad time. We have all been there, please feel free to chat if needed. Henwin will stay in your heart forever x

Sleep well gorgeous lady

RIP Henwin
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I am so sorry - I regret not having hardly any photos of Nuggets and Noodles when they passed - and I still find myself crying over them - it's been 3 weeks now - big hug to you x
 
Rest in peace sweet pig. We always feel like there is something more that we could have done but at the end of the day, nature rules all and I'm sure you gave her more than enough love when she was alive.

This is my favourite picture, it's very true for both my pigs and my dog. I hope it helps you. 4a4065a16a91947bedbee8f5e76c92d4.webp
 
Agree with Kerry! They certainly leave a big hole in the heart. Sorry for you lost. He was definitely loved.
 
Oh that's a very honest and heart-breaking post. It's so hard to lose a furry friend, and it's natural to feel guilt at times like these. Grief is a strange thing that hits us all differently, and yet at the same time we recognise how it feels too, and what you are going through is normal, but hard.
Forgive yourself for hitting a busy patch in life, it happens to us all. Forgive yourself too for not seeing the signs, I have been there too.
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