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SergeStorms

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12. In the words of Hunter S. Thompson...

Mon Jun 29, 2026, 06:39 PM

Yesterday

"Buy the ticket, take the ride."

The ride always ends, though. It's inevitable. Remembering those who came before us is natural. It's all part of aging and facing what's yet to come. Someday our children and grandchildren will look at photos of us, remembering our brief existence on this plane. That, too, is inevitable. Why worry about the inevitable?

Don't let those thoughts linger. That leads to depression, and depression is worthless and fruitless. You'll be alright. We all go through it.

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I don't know what to do. [View all] LuckyCharms Yesterday OP

So sorry... regnaD kciN Yesterday #1

You are not alone. We have all had devastating hurts and we can empathize with you. alwaysinasnit Yesterday #2

This message was self-deleted by its author coprolite Yesterday #68

I'm Very Sorry About This, LuckyCharms. That is a Lot to Go Through, Male, Female, Adult, or Child. The Roux Comes First Yesterday #3

Dearest Lucky Niagara Yesterday #4

Grief will always come out Easterncedar Yesterday #5

I'm so sorry for your pain, Lucky Charms. But I am so glad that you've been part of my life erronis Yesterday #6

The best thing about life is that it's short. Haggard Celine Yesterday #7

Our pets are family surfered Yesterday #8

All i have to offer you is a cyber 🫂 mwmisses4289 Yesterday #9

I hpoe you can keep him as pain free as mtairyguy Yesterday #10

Gladly LuckyCharms, JMCKUSICK Yesterday #11

In the words of Hunter S. Thompson... SergeStorms Yesterday #12

I don't know any details on you, your dog, and your dog's health. RockCreek Yesterday #13

We love you so much, LC. I wish I could do something to ease your pain. littlemissmartypants Yesterday #14

We can hear your pain thru your words and as the others have said, we send our deepest sadness for you Deuxcents Yesterday #15

Trauma Is Cumulative FrankTC Yesterday #16

Grief is debilitating but don't try to man up Keepthesoulalive Yesterday #17

I hear you. Silver Gaia Yesterday #18

Lucky, you're a god man..I've seen it many times in your posts.. mountain grammy Yesterday #19

I'm sorry to hear your sad news Marthe48 Yesterday #20

with the elder gen gone in my family , my middle sis and i feel empty AllaN01Bear Yesterday #21

I am sorry you are experiencing this pain. I send love to you and your, good boy. ShazamIam Yesterday #22

Prayers said for your good boy. hamsterjill Yesterday #23

My Dad died in 2014. Eko Yesterday #24

Your good boy is part of you, maybe even a big part of you FakeNoose Yesterday #25

You go ahead and 'dump' away. OldBaldy1701E Yesterday #26

In the same plane of existence... MiHale Yesterday #27

Lucky, I am in your corner, all of us are. Prairie_Seagull Yesterday #28

I'm so sorry you're going through this. It's always hard to lose a loved one, furry or not. chowder66 Yesterday #29

I HATE that our furbabies have such a short lifespan... buzzycrumbhunger Yesterday #30

This part of part of our life sucks, LC. OAITW r.2.0 Yesterday #31

Oh sweet Lucky Unwind Your Mind Yesterday #32

🥰 ♥️ 🥰 ♥️ 🥰 ♥️ a kennedy Yesterday #33

Hugs to you. I hope sharing your pain and sorrow helps you. We all will help by listening and hugs. Srkdqltr Yesterday #34

First, I prayed for you and your 'good boy'. Joinfortmill Yesterday #35

I think you have this right. LuckyCharms Yesterday #60

I understand. Very similar experiences and emotions. Very painful. Evolve Dammit Yesterday #36

emotions need to be felt Kali Yesterday #37

Holding you in my heart. You are NOT alone, many of us do understand. n/t TygrBright Yesterday #38

I'm with you... S/V Loner Yesterday #39

I'm so sorry. Trauma is hard to deal with Phoenix61 Yesterday #40

Please Google "can a dog's hind legs weaken from B 12 deficiency?" xuplate Yesterday #41

My dog lost strength in her hind quarters due to... Trueblue Texan 9 hrs ago #98

You are not weak. It takes strength to let yourself feel and care for others the way you do. MLAA Yesterday #42

Previous profession... SuzyandPuffpuff Yesterday #43

Hang in there LC. NoMoreRepugs Yesterday #44

You're not weak, Lucky. You're strong, and caring, and because you care, saying goodbye to loved highplainsdem Yesterday #45

I have lent an ear...listened. sprinkleeninow Yesterday #46

Hopefully by purging and expressing, you're healing yourself. SleeplessinSoCal Yesterday #47

I feel all your pain and pray that The Universe gives you the strength to weather LoisB Yesterday #48

Simple reply fxp1956 Yesterday #49

Welcome to DU LetMyPeopleVote 7 hrs ago #100

We have an obligation to the companion animals we have invited to share our lives. pat_k Yesterday #50

Since the pandemic... LuckyCharms Yesterday #51

My partner and I spent a long night "camped" on our living room floor with our K.D. on her last night. pat_k Yesterday #61

My wife is sleeping on the couch tonight... LuckyCharms Yesterday #65

May you all find connection and some peace tonight. pat_k Yesterday #70

We lost 2 senior labs within days of each other a couple of years ago - TBF Yesterday #52

My wonderful Lucky UpInArms Yesterday #53

Sometimes... LuckyCharms Yesterday #58

Loosing my 17 year old baby a year after my Dad BigmanPigman Yesterday #54

I would like that information , Bigman... Trueblue Texan 22 hrs ago #77

Yes, I'll do that. BigmanPigman 12 hrs ago #90

I hear ya.. Permanut Yesterday #55

34 years for me... LuckyCharms Yesterday #66

I'm so glad EuterpeThelo 17 hrs ago #85

I'm so sorry. I have no suggestions, just a sincere wish you find some relief Scrivener7 Yesterday #56

I'm so sorry for your pain annielion Yesterday #57

I hear and see you Lifeafter70 Yesterday #59

Sending you my Faux pas Yesterday #62

I'm so sorry. Knowing that life is HARD when people actually care about people and animals and life on earth doesn't Exp Yesterday #63

I'm both sorry and I completely understand cate94 Yesterday #64

Keep on doing your best, amigo JoseBalow Yesterday #67

Sorry to hear you are loosing another member of your family coprolite Yesterday #69

My dear sweet LuckyCharms , I will continue to keep you in my rosary prayers. . Love, debm55 debm55 23 hrs ago #71

Life is by no means fair or easy. Take it easy on yourself because you have given it your all . waterwatcher123 23 hrs ago #72

You don't have to know what to do. Tanuki 23 hrs ago #73

Big hugs, and a shoulder to cry on for you, Lucky Bayard 23 hrs ago #74

Listen, LuckyCharms. yardwork 22 hrs ago #75

I am saying a prayer for you... Trueblue Texan 22 hrs ago #76

My heart goes out to you orangecrush 22 hrs ago #78

I don't really know you aside from your posts but.. BlueSpot 22 hrs ago #79

I feel the pain and love in your post slightlv 22 hrs ago #80

I'm ao sorry, Lucky Charms. HeartsCanHope 21 hrs ago #81

Just love him. Figarosmom 20 hrs ago #82

🙏 demosincebirth 19 hrs ago #83

I'd suggest Walkin' Wheels pet wheelchairs or something similar for him but it sounds like blue_jay 18 hrs ago #84

Trauma and reliving trauma Laurelin 14 hrs ago #86

Prayers going out NewLarry 13 hrs ago #87

Your blubbering is taking it like a good man TexLaProgressive 13 hrs ago #88

Dear, dear LuckyCharms Erda 12 hrs ago #89

God bless you and your beloved pup. The Human Condition is a..... ColoringFool 11 hrs ago #91

(((hugs))) samnsara 11 hrs ago #92

Love you, Lucky. Harker 10 hrs ago #93

Love you too, Harker. LuckyCharms 10 hrs ago #94

I'm sorry, but I can only manage thoughts of your Good Boy in small bursts. BobTheSubgenius 9 hrs ago #95

Lucky, You are absolutely WhiteTara 9 hrs ago #96

I'm so sorry about Tashi... LuckyCharms 8 hrs ago #99

I'm so sorry. area51 9 hrs ago #97

It's never too late for therapy. ShazzieB 7 hrs ago #101

Talking about it today with a trusted group.... FarPoint 5 hrs ago #102