I bought some house plants and kissed my dog

You should also consider joining some social activity groups. Talking to people also is therapeutic. I’m sorry for your dog, my sister had two cats that died a few years ago, it was sad because you develop a bond with these animals. That’s how life goes-I think the key is to not get too emotional and accept it for what it is.

I’m reaching a point where my parents are older now and I’m not really prepared for their loss but it is as inevitable as one’s own death or taxes as the saying goes. My mother has many health issues but there was a time we were right on the edge of survival and she helped pull us through-barely making it herself. Basically she was going to a job with her terrible health in winter, using public transportation-I was unemployed and desperately trying to find work at the time. In fact a few months after I got my job she retired because she could no longer physically work, it was impeccable timing.

Anyways for that and other reasons I’ll always remember her with great respect. She’s been a fixture in my life and was at times stronger than me-perhaps it was just her stubbornness but it got us through many bad situations in our life. I’m trying to be strong for the few people I care about in my life but often think about ending it…I’ll probably stick around for at least another year or two in my estimation…unless something occurs that absolutely forces me to end it sooner.