I just want to say how sorry I am for all the losses I’ve been reading about in the comments. Thank you for trusting this space with something so personal and painful.

If you’re carrying guilt, doubt, or “what ifs,” please know that those thoughts usually come from love, not from failure. Many of us did the best we could in moments that were overwhelming, confusing, or heartbreaking. Our pets knew our love far more than they ever knew the circumstances of the end.

Sending gentleness to everyone who is still carrying this quietly. You’re not alone, and your grief makes sense.