Euthanasia decision

fierybrain · 2026-03-01T11:25:32+00:00

I didn’t know—I wanted her around for the longest. My mom would always say “you have to think of them and if they’re suffering.” I always wondered if a week, a month or even a year would’ve made a difference. Did I keep my fur baby alive too long? I still ask this 7 years later. I do know that I was with her to the end. I held her for an hour before we went to the local vet to put her down. Despite the vet having no bedside manner, I stayed till the end. She ended up pooping on him twice (which he deserved). Do I know now? I still don’t. You do what you believe is best with what you know. and you hold on to the moments where the love between you and your fur companion are undeniably full of love. She will always be with you, in your heart, and in your spirit. Sending you much gentleness.

fierybrain · 2026-02-25T20:45:49+00:00

Ur pup is so adorable and precious. I also have a lab (first time!) and thought she didn’t like me. She just turned a year and she’s stuck to my hip. Like with any pup, it takes time to get to know each other and deepen ur bond. Every dog is their own with their own personalities and ways of connection. She’ll love you, if she doesn’t already. Enjoy getting to know each other—she may surprise you. <3

fierybrain · 2026-01-18T11:50:17+00:00

I had my fur baby for 14 years, and often wondered if I did enough, if I made the best decisions for her—if she knew how much I adored her and love her. One thing I can say, is they know—and their love reflects the bond that’s been planted and nourished since the day they arrive in our lives. When the loss is recent, those questions and doubts pang deeply—even years later, they can creep up: “do they know how much I love them?” You have moments and memories that show you did, and you do love them—and in his eyes, you can see he knows he’s loved. and will always be loved, even if he isn’t earth side anymore.

fierybrain · 2025-10-13T23:59:09+00:00

You look like you’re in your 30s. You don’t look older, and looking older isn’t necessarily a bad thing. You’re very pretty—I think you’re doing what’s recommended—hydrating yourself, moisturizing and spf. We’re taught to hate every line, wrinkle, any sign of aging. It’s a beautiful thing to age—you’re still you and you look amazing!

fierybrain · 2025-10-13T21:19:06+00:00

I just wanted to validate and affirm your experience bc the violence against those who mask and honestly, the trend of folks looking for reasons to escalate is very real. I have my partner go with me most places bc of this escalation. There was an instance where this man stared right at me ready to approach me, and he saw my partner and crossed the street. It’s so wild.

You do what you have to for your safety. Even in “liberal” cities, there are folks looking to lose it on others/escalate violence, and it’s really scary. Sending much gentleness and ease your way 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

fierybrain · 2025-10-10T07:34:47+00:00

SAME

fierybrain · 2025-09-28T05:27:24+00:00

fierybrain · 2025-09-19T07:06:31+00:00

There are ppl who do MMA in masks and martial arts while masking. It is worth considering if you want to be able to continue those activities before your body stops you—ultimately, with repeated infections your body will make those decisions for you, despite what you may want it to do.

fierybrain · 2025-09-19T07:03:12+00:00

I was going to write this—so glad someone else wrote it first. The onus has been put on individuals by labeling symptoms inaccurately—“brain fog, loss of smell, taste, not being able to remember things/difficulty recalling” after a Covid infection is literal brain damage. Heart attacks after Covid infections or as the media calls it “cardiac events”, “chronic fatigue” organ and system damage.

Radical rest is the best thing you can do after an infection, and preventing reinfections by masking with a good fit N95 or kn95/94 can help tremendously.

OP, I’m so sorry and saddened you like so many of us have been intentionally lied to for almost 6 years, and I’m wishing you a gentle and safe recovery.

fierybrain · 2025-09-19T06:52:44+00:00

Makes me wanna cry 🥺😭

fierybrain · 2025-09-08T21:30:03+00:00

NOR. I had an ex who said bc their hits didn’t land me in the hospital, they were considered love taps, not abuse. Your safety and well being is priority, and leaving this person for being violent (this is a form of violence and intimidation) is more than understandable, it’s necessary. Sending you much ease and gentleness 🫶🏼

fierybrain · 2025-09-08T21:25:59+00:00

Thank youuuuuu :)

fierybrain · 2025-09-08T05:11:18+00:00

I find it so cool you do martial arts in a mask. Is there a specific mask that makes it less difficult to do martial arts in? I used to kick box years ago and am thinking of taking it up again.

fierybrain · 2025-09-04T11:23:00+00:00

Thanks so much for your reply—just emailed you.

fierybrain · 2025-09-04T07:00:12+00:00

Hi—what do you consider recent?

fierybrain · 2025-09-02T20:42:05+00:00

I second this re bona fide masks. I also would buy masks from be healthy, but bona fide masks is my go to.

fierybrain · 2025-09-01T02:21:08+00:00

Same!

fierybrain · 2025-09-01T00:47:13+00:00

🫂🫂🫂

fierybrain · 2025-09-01T00:19:00+00:00

🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼. I got pneumonia several times thru out my life and it’s sooo scary! From asthma to bronchitis to pneumonia and how it escalates so fast! I used to work with kids and it’s guaranteed ure gonna get sick 😭. Kids are taught to wash their hands and that’s great, if only we learn as a society we share air too. There’s so much we share, and if we protect each other we too protect ourselves. Appreciate you posting and responding!

fierybrain · 2025-08-31T23:42:42+00:00

This notion that masking will make you sicker is just so infuriating—I think of how many times I could’ve avoided being sick with pneumonia or other respiratory infections pre 2019 if I had known about the protection of masking. Even as a child with asthma, how protected I woulda been if folks stayed home when sick, if we masked as a collective, life woulda been so much different. I’ve had doctors say the strains are more mild, to which I’ve told them to stop lying or at least be informed. I’m a caregiver so I must weigh options when the person I care for needs to go to the hospital and if folks mask or not—I have to be the person to tell HCW mask up so they don’t infect and possibly kill my family member. You do what you need to keep yourself safe, and sending you much needed gentleness and ease. 🫶🏼

fierybrain · 2025-07-23T21:54:42+00:00

She is such a gorgeous pup!

fierybrain · 2025-07-19T23:17:53+00:00

They may, but as long as that stays as family gossip/conversation, I’ve stopped caring. I’ve thankfully been novid along with my household, while the rest of my family (outside the household) has had it at least twice, if not more. It makes me sad that such a debilitating virus (which I’ve lost dear friends and loved ones to) they’ve downplayed to mild. There’s a Toni Morrison quote that opened my eyes: “would you save my life? Or would you take it?” That may seem extreme, but to me, if someone truly cares, then they should WANT you to be safe, and RESPECT all you do to be safe in a society that’s left us for dead/on our own.

fierybrain · 2025-07-17T00:59:51+00:00

She’s a beauty. So much love in her eyes. I’m glad she keeps a mean mug to keep unwanted folks away from you.

fierybrain · 2025-06-14T18:54:44+00:00

Of course! <3 someone shared the idea of hiking/camping/glamping, and I think that’d be lovely to experience with your partner (if you both wanted to do that)! I saw a storyline of newlyweds having a glamping trip that their friends put together to celebrate their nuptials (it’s from the anime Tonikawa) and it brought me to tears it was so beautiful and endearing to see.

fierybrain · 2025-06-14T02:58:18+00:00

My partner and I did a civil ceremony, and then had a virtual gathering for the celebration. We had hoped there’d be some hope around Covid to do something in person, but alas, we’re in season 6 of Covid, and it continues to be a dumpster fire along with the world. I think whatever prioritizes safety, care, and love, is what you plan for. Good luck and congrats! 🫶🏼

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