hey friend.
i'm so incredibly sorry for your loss. my animals have almost certainly saved my life when i felt i didn't have the strength, despite their simple existence and tolerance of me.
people who don't keep pets like ours find it hard to empathize.
years ago i actually planned my date and was ready to leave (before i had any animals), but something kept me wondering what i'd miss...and i realized i was just desperate for relief. lots of help and self-love and -focus brought me to an amazing place where i could expend the energy to care for more than myself.
just know you're not alone, even here. we talk about depression and mental health quite a bit here actually, so don't be afraid to find those threads and reach out; we're a community here.
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