Could use some encouraging words..

Everyone,, I am so overwhelmed with your love and support right now. I appreciate your responses so much, and for sharing your personal stories with me, it's always comforting to know how much people can relate. I've been taking time to reflect and come to terms with how I'm feeling and coming to see your words has had a really positive effect on that. I wish I had the energy to respond to each and every one of you, but just know that I've read every word and held them close to me.

I've been having to confront grief a lot recently, but this one is very close to home this time. The rest of my family seems to feel calm and more accepting about it so I'm sure with a little more time I'll be able to be like that too. Right now, I have my love, my snake and cat, art, and time to relax so I'm going to take a hold of those things to help me get through! I'm glad I have this place to help me too, you guys are lovely. BPs have been a huge coping mechanism of mine for awhile now, just through researching and watching videos/browsing MM, the works. Now I have Dumpling, I feel like I can more easily belong and all my research has been so worth it.

I'm just grateful to have him and the forum to help me get through it :)

Keep your chin up.

I'm happy to see you're doing ok and that the forum has played a part in brightening your day. This really is a great community, I've even made some friends that I talk to off the forum. It's always nice being able to talk to like-minded people and knowing others have been through it too.

We're always here! So don't be shy. Feel free to PM me if you ever need to talk, vent, whatever. I'd be happy to lend an ear.

And don't worry about individually responding to us...someday you'll be the one to offer comfort to another, that's just how life is. ;)

First...hugs to you.

Second...everyone deals with losing loved ones differently. Remember there is no time frame for grief or specific way to handle it. You will grieve in your own way and no one should tell you how or when or how long. You do you and we are here if you need us. Much love and support to you.

Praying for you and your family. Grandparents are the best! Love and Light.

Ball pythons make the greatest therapy pets, my little Crowley helps me all the time, he comes out at night before bed and he just calms me down and makes the daily stress go away. I'm glad you have Dumpling to help you through hard times too. :)