Six months ago, I was broken up with in a very unpleasant way by a highly manipulative, emotionally unfaithful ex. Our two years together would gradually erode my trust to nothing and end abruptly during a phone call. I'd passed comment about picking up on mentionitis vibes the previous weekend which got a massively out of proportion response, culminating in being told "you're a cunt, bye". Ugly words that cut deep. I refused to give a reaction other than silence from that moment. For the next six months I'm getting on with my life..
A week ago I received a text:
"I know you loved (dog's name) so felt you should know he was put to sleep this evening, can't even describe how I feel".
This is true, I'd loved the old boy as my own. I was also aware he'd been slowing down for some time. But I just cannot seem to process his loss properly. I never got to hold him again, say goodbye or anything, just heard he's dead. Can anyone relate how that feels? My feelings veer between anger at his owner and guilt for not responding to their message.
Thanks guys