Creatures’ comfort key to coping with loss
DEAR MISS LONELYHEARTS: Not long ago I lost my husband to illness at far too young an age. My spouse was a great guy, but I do want another one. […]
The comfort of animals is vital for those coping with loss. A widow shared how her husband's encouragement to bring home warm and loving pets to their acreage outside the city helped her tremendously when her husband was ill in great pain. The cats, dog, and later new pets continued to provide her with the love, warmth, and affection she needed during the difficult period.
She believes that by surrounding herself with animals, she was able to love a new partner afterward. The widow emphasizes the importance of not settling for an old relationship that didn't work, especially when it comes to intimacy, and encourages exploring new possibilities in life.
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