To sleep, perchance to dream - of slow and clumsy mice

[stephbg]

A week ago I sent my beloved Pumpkin into oblivion. There are many things I’d like to say about him, but I also need to unpack what it was like to end a life. (Triggers, obviously.)

Comments

[redbraids]

So sorry.

[leecetheartist]

Hey Steph, thinking of you all.

[anysia]

Steph, you didn't 'kill' Pumpkin. You loving, and selflessly, released him pain, suffering, and slow passing to death. You and your husband went above and beyond the call of duty, and performed almost Herculean efforts to make Pumpkin weller, and it worked for a while.

But I think he told you "Mummy, it's time", and you heeded that.

And as with your dad, you still have my sympathy, shoulders, ears and keyboard at your disposal.

[logansrogue]

I felt similar things when I had to let Melma go. It was hard, but I knew I did the right thing. It still feels strange to make the decision though. I know I'll probably have to do it with Lennon, and I do not look forward to that day. But right now I have to concentrate on making him happy and comfortable and feeling loved or I'll go nuts. :-P Anyway, you have my sympathies.

[bunny_m]

I'm sorry that Pumpkin's time came along, especially with such an unhappy anniversary so close.

I am glad to hear that it was not nearly as bad as it could have been.

Thank you for sharing these very private thoughts and experiences with us.

*loves*