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trigger....trigger...trigger

penntucky
penntucky
tomorrow my dying cat to vet.

I cant get mental health therapy cause I'm on medicare----and suddenly the mental health group in my hometown, which took medicare since 1983, now wont (obamacare).

so, I might start going to ers, when I'm ready to collapse.

or.....the trigger of this group.
lostnursetoo
lostnursetoo
Oh penntucky!! I am so sorry to hear about your cat. My dogs and cats mean the world to me, so I can only imagine the depth of your grief right now. Does your local health department have a mental health program? Or do you have a federally qualified health center with a mental health program? These may be resources for mental health support for you. Additionally, there are crisis hotlines that may be able to help you through the next day or days. Just options for you to consider. Just know that prayers and hugs are being sent your way! I wish I could offer you more.
penntucky
penntucky
thanks, lostnursetoo,

the librarian, a few minutes ago, gave me a hug! quiet night at library and people standing around talking.

I am going to try some hotline----though a local one back in 2001 had some college girl? snapping gum, and boringly listening as though she had to for college credit.
Community LeaderExJerseyGirl2
ExJerseyGirl2
I'm sorry about your cat -- so difficult.

DS has a page of crisis numbers:

http://www.dailystrength.org/help/crisis-resources

Please take care of yourself the best you can. Keep reaching out for a hand -- drinking will only make this much worse.
1is2many
1is2many
I am sorry our cat is not well. my dog got I'll when I had only a monthofsobriety and I had to have been put to sleep I was Sad at the time but I was actually happy in the end that I was able to help him not be in pain anymore

Prayers for you.

1is2many
penntucky
penntucky
thank you, exgerseygirl and 1is2many

me crying at 730 in morning.
Thirsty4Life
Thirsty4Life
Oh sweetie...I completely get it. Dreading the day my boys (dogs) pass. They are kinda like kids for me now. The way I think about it though they will have had a good life..lots of love and fun..I can't imagine where they would have been without us.....You did the same for your kitty... Hugs, Thirsty
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