Oh yes, I just lost my eldest mommy eskie dog Thanksgiving morning.....the feeling of sad & tears just doesn't seem to be going away........then I have had so many bad things happen during this time of year that hearing Christmas music brings back memories of those sad & horrible things that happened. I am trying hard NOT to allow that sadness feeling that's pretty overwhelming right now turn into depression.....mostly by trying to seriously use my DBT skills that I have learned over the last 2 years......& for me, through prayer & focusing my mind in that direction in my life along with going & doing the fun things with my friends rather than sitting & moping around my farm.....but I also have to do a lot of snuggling with the 4 eskies who are still part of my life.....they make me feel really good when I just snuggle in bed with them & they fill my life with their unconditional love.