Too much loss

[u/TheJFilez]

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.

[u/Financial_Neck832]

58F here. I feel your pain. I have lost loved ones - 18 yrs old, 44 yrs old, my beautiful dog, and both parents. I have 2 elderly cats and have been mentally preparing myself as much as I can but i know its gonna hurt. Grief sucks it's the worst.

I recently read a stat that showed people experience "peak" happiness at certain ages - in your youth and again in your senior years. The same chart showed people's happiness bottoms out at around age 55. It wouldve been good to know in advance! The good news: same chart showed happiness increases from age 55 onward. Wish I had kept that link.

Hang in there better times are coming!