I'm 67 years old, so I have lost a number of people and animals over the years. I still think of my parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and many animals I have lost. I miss many of them so much, but my life must go on. I don't think any of them would want me to grieve so much I'd rather I be dead or withdraw from my own life. In part, I live for them, for the goals they had for me, as well as my own.

I know when I die, I want any people left who cared for me to go on with their lives.

As I said, I'm sorry if anyone is offended, since this topic is a sensitive one.

And yes, Skeez, we can have losses other than death and grieve about them, too. I know how that is as well. I'm so sorry for what happened to you.