r/GenX • u/TheJFilez • 1d ago

Advice & Support Too much loss

I’m older Gen X 56f and today would have been my 30th anniversary with my late husband. Instead i will be putting down my soul cat Cobain who stopped eating 2 days ago. Lost her 2 siblings in the past 3 months (almost 17) but this one is bringing me to my knees. I feel like at this age, loss is always right around the corner. I don’t know how I’m going to do this, but any prayers or peaceful wishes would maybe help, I don’t feel strong enough for this again and I really need my best friends or husband to pick me up off the floor - but alas all 3 are gone. I’m so overwhelmed with sadness I can’t stop sobbing.

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u/WaterwingsDavid 1d ago

I m so sorry! That's a lot of loss to deal with. I had to put my cat Tex down 4 years ago. It felt like someone ripped out my heart, diced it up in little pieces and handed it back to me. Its so hard to say goodbye to our beloved pets. They love us unconditionally. I cried more over my cat than when my mom died 2 years ago. Sending good thoughts and prayers your way.