I've come to realize that Arthur is the most empathetic of the indoor fur babies.
I've been going through some 'stuff' that has been exacerbated by the loss of Tudor. It's just a bad time of the year. My late sister and brother's birthdays, my parent's and my sister's wedding anniversary. Things that should be celebrations but are now cause for triggering grief. My family members are all busy with their own lives, so I'm dealing with this on my own.
Except:
Throughout this rough patch, Arthur has been either within sight of me, or right next to me. Every night he curls up with me, which is a change in his sleep behavior. Sian usually joins in but I think that has nothing to do with my whonky energy but more to do with the fact she seems to have a crush on Arthur. Understandable.
Something told me, from the day he was born, that he was a special boy.
And here he is, ready to hop on to my lap.
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What a good boy.
And I’m glad he’s caring for you so thoughtfully while you’re going through some stuff.
You’ll get through this rough patch together.
Be kind to yourself, patient with yourself in the meantime.
🕊🩵thatcrowwoman
A thousand times the love they receive. You are truly blessed to have so many loving beings in your home who return the love you give them in ways only they can provide.
Let that love lift you to better spirits, the past has already happened, for good or ill, the best you can do is acknowledge the pain and start taking steps forward to move away from the pain. The kitties will give you much of the love and comfort you need right now, immerse yourself in that as it is one of the greatest healing options around.
This is a hard time for me too, so many passing at this time of year for me too. The one that gets me the most is my sister's suicide about seven years ago, that one still stings real hard. I know why she did it and don't blame her for her choice, I just wish her life hadn't been so miserable. My parents inflicted serious, life-destroying damage on every one of their offspring and some of their children too. I deal with it by trying to occupy my days with busywork, it usually helps.
That we all need to carry on.
