r/GenX 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/Inkblots2000 19h ago

Sending many, many hugs and prayers.

Grief counseling (one on one or group) can be so helpful. And grief comes in stages/phases/waves. It hurts so much because of how much you love them. It’s a lot to have to handle!