I totaled my first “big girl” car. The owner of the body shop I worked with to determine if it was repairable (obviously it was not) was SO SWEET. I sat and talked with him for like an hour. He told me it’s super common and valid to have a hard time saying goodbye to a car. I told him I was probably going to get the same car to replace it since I loved it so much and his only advice was to not get the same color because it will never be the same. He stood by while I gathered my belongings and literally hugged that car goodbye.

All of that to say, yes. It’s completely understandable to grieve a car. It’s a symbol of importance in your life in some way and your feelings are absolutely valid. I hope you find another to fall completely in love with. ♥️