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Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
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Thank you.
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Getting over the loss?
I lost my horse 1 year ago yesterday, she had to be put to sleep due to inoperable colic (for people who don't know that this means, her intestines twisted and could not be operated on to fix). I have had horses my entire life, I've had to have other put to sleep for various reasons. I always take it hard because they are my friends, but this one is different. I CAN'T seem to get over it. I've gotten a little better over the year, but I still think about her every day, still have spontaneous bouts of sobbing, and I still have trouble being around horses (I don't have any more myself, but my friends and neighbors do). My relationship with this one was a bit different as she was a very unique personality and we went through a lot together (rehab from someone starving her, rehab from an injury the vet didn't think could be fixed, etc). Does anyone have any advice?
Re: Getting over the loss?
Do you have photos of her? maybe you can make a nice montage.
Is there a stable by you? Maybe you can voilunteer; help some other horses and get your horsey fix, too.
Sorry for your loss.
I'm so sorry.
Just remember your sweet girl galloping free across the bridge, where she'll be waiting to greet you again one day.
Some companions/pets leave their mark on us much more strongly than others. It sounds like you did a LOT with/for this horse that really bonded you strongly to her. A loss takes time, and no one person can tell you how long it will or should take to mourn.
I agree that perhaps volunteering at a local stable could help you be around and help other horses without having the commitment of your own pet. It may hurt at first, being around all of them and seeing more often things that remind you of your loss. But that pain is a type of healing, and hopefully it helps close the raw edges for you.
If you're feeling depressed or sad in a way that is affecting other areas of your life, I'd suggest speaking with someone to help you work through your emotions.
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