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I’m heart broken, and I’m on my own crying.

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mumstheword1x · 02/04/2026 06:12

I’m away with work on a business trip, I’m heading home today… but my childhood dog has been put down over night, my mum told me as he got very poorly and he had a horrendous turn. I’m on my own in a hotel room, 200 miles away from home and I’m so sad, I can’t even hug my husband because he’s not here. He’s also a sleep as he’s at home with my kids ( my post is at 6am ) and he doesn’t even know. I feel so sad and I’ve got to face work colleagues at breakfast in 2 hours.

am I being silly?

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SandwichMakerHater · 02/04/2026 06:49

Do you have to face your colleagues? Is there time meeting up scheduled or is it just breakfast then home? If it's the latter, and you know you won't be able to put on a brave face, could you let your manager know you aren't well and you are going to miss breakfast/head home later?

Motnight · 02/04/2026 06:41

I am sorry, Op.

Your feelings are completely natural and understandable.

Pipsquiggle · 02/04/2026 06:40

It's not silly, dogs are wonderful so when they leave us it's very painful.
This happened last week to a colleague, she told us her childhood dog had been PTS and we all sympathised with her. If you can tell colleagues, I would.

Roomforapony · 02/04/2026 06:35

I’m so so sorry @mumstheword1x, it is absolutely reasonable to be heartbroken as he was your childhood friend and a huge part of your life for so long💔 I lost my perfect fluffy Westie boy just over a year ago and I miss him terribly, sending you love and hugs 🫂🤍🌈

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mumstheword1x · 02/04/2026 06:30

Heatedrival · 02/04/2026 06:30

I’m so sorry. I cried when my neighbours dog was put down so you definitely are t being silly.
Xxxx

Thank you xxxx

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Heatedrival · 02/04/2026 06:30

I’m so sorry. I cried when my neighbours dog was put down so you definitely are t being silly.
Xxxx

Clarinet1 · 02/04/2026 06:27

Oh OP I’m so sorry and I don’t think you’re being silly. You’ve lost a dear friend you had for many years so it’s natural to mourn. Try to think of the good times you had and think of him in doggy heaven running around, playing with other dogs and out of any pain or did comfort.
Try to get away with doing the minimum you can today and have a safe journey home.

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mumstheword1x · 02/04/2026 06:26

Thank you so much everyone. I’m waiting for my husband and friends to wake up so I can atleast lean on people while I travel home. He was a wonderful dog, a perfect little westie. xxx

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ShinyBlur · 02/04/2026 06:24

I’m so sorry op be kind to yourself

Springandaprayer · 02/04/2026 06:14

Of course you're not. He was a huge part of your formative years. The issue with dogs is that a thousand lifetimes with them wouldn't be long enough. Huge hugs and be kind to yourself x

scratchingheads · 02/04/2026 06:14

You’re not being silly at all. It is heartbreaking. I’m so so so sorry. Please try to hold yourself together and get home safely. When I lost my dog I was devastated. I understand x

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