I recently(October) survived a bad apartment fire. I was helicoptered to Chicago for hyperbaric chamber treatment. I lost all of my possessions, but my cat made it through. The fire department took him to animal care and control. My brother was able to get him and care for him until I got back. I’m 49 living with my parents, trying to save money. My parents are great and I’m blessed to have them. I’ve had Nathan for 19 years. I adopted him as a kitten. It’s been just him and me for those years.
Today I had to put my cat to sleep. I’m crying for him and myself. I’ve lost almost everything I owned but I had Nathan. No more.
It seems reality is setting in. I have MS, depression, anxiety, and very little possessions. But I’m alive! It’s a hard fight right now, but I will persevere. God saved me from the fire and I have faith he will help me through this.
Just needed to vent.
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My heart aches for the loss of your beautiful boy Nathan. As a pet mom, I know all too well the pain of losing a fur baby. You and Nathan were so lucky to have each other. You have been through so much. Sending a hug to you during this very difficult time. 🤗🐾🐾
What a tragedy, I am so sorry for your losses and for having to say goodbye to Nathan. I'm glad you got to see him again after the hospital stay. Lots of love to you! 🙏
I'm so sorry to hear all that you've been going through, but especially the loss of your cat, Nathan. It's so heartbreaking to lose a pet; it leaves behind such emptiness. It sounds like Nathan was very loved and had a great life with you. I wish you comfort at this sad time.
It is a big hole that our fur-kids leave behind when go. My last cat went some months ago after being part of my life for 17 years and I still cry over not having her around any more. Even if it feels like the last straw on top of everything else you've gone through recent, be at peace knowing that you have done the right thing in not letting him suffer unnecessarily. You can come through this, and while it is no consolation at the moment, you had 19 years to build memories of Nathan that no-one can take away from you.
I'm so very sorry for you loss ElvisScooter . Losing our furry family members is so hard. My thoughts are with you as grieve. We are here for you anytime you need to vent.
Your post brought tears to my eyes. I love my little fur-people with all my heart. I feel such joy when I'm with them. When the horrible, difficult decision has to be made, it is the worst thing ever. There is a tendency to say, "never again" because of the pain. But people like us have to recover, however long that takes, then visit a shelter and bless another baby and in doing so, ourselves. I'm so glad you had Nathan for so long and gave him a wonderful and loving home. I pray for your recovery from the terrible blows you have had. When you are ready, I hope you will allow yourself to open up to another kitty who needs you. Don't rush it, because you need time.
You have been through so much! My heart goes out to you.. I’m sure you are counting all of your blessings .. thinking nothing but good thoughts for you 🤗
I'm so sorry you've lost your best friend--as well as having lost so much in what sounds like a very bad fire. I've been in a couple of fires, and they are terrifying even if you don't lose anything in them. I can only imagine how awful it is to lose everything in a fire.
I've had several cats, and each time one of them died, I promptly got another cat. To be sure, no new cat could ever replace the one who had recently died, but at least the new pet took my mind off of how sad I was feeling. Maybe you'll feel up to thinking about another cat?
I’m so sorry for all you have lost, especially your beloved cat, Nathan. Losing my Lily is one of the hardest things I’ve ever gone thru, can only imagine that is amplified by the loss of your apartment & possessions. Take it one day at a time. Grieve, however you need to. It will become less painful with time although likely now you can’t imagine that. Your faith & support from your parents will see you through. Maybe in time another kitty will be able to share life with you. Love & prayers.
I am so sorry about Nathan. Gosh, 19 years is a long time. He was family. If there is any comfort in it - you gave Nathan a good life. He knew that. Prayers for you being lifted here in Mississippi. 🙏
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