tx resurgam. i have been to pet loss groups but my guilt over their deaths, which was the main issue, is not really from the pet loss. it was due to my childhood emotional neglect. animals were all i had and to think i might have made a mistake in their care just killed me. still, i have worked very hard at healing and am at peace with the neglect. but when the sup asked me about my work gaps, i wasn't prepared to tell her about everything especially as my coworker used my sharing to hurt me. not everyone can understand. i wish there was more kindness, understanding and compassion in this world.