OurPath (formerly SSN) Open Forum / The dog that got me through is gone…

**Posted by Toward the Light** January 7, 2022 7:34 pm

Just wanted to share that my beloved beagle Lucy, age 17, is gone. She saw me through the trauma of discovery, confrontation, separation, divorce after 26 years, and more, with her boundless love. In my darkest times she would not let me alone, rested close, got me out walking, needed me on her older years too. I will cite her always as my truest companion. The house is eerily quiet and I’m missing her terribly and grateful for her beautiful spirit especially these last several years of my recovery from the trauma of the very hidden abuse I suffered.

**Posted by lily** January 7, 2022 8:04 pm

can so relate, I lost my 17 year old cat a few weeks ago. she led the way out of the door! grateful for her companionship and deep love. still miss her terribly at times. getting easier.

my condolences.

**Posted by Gloria** January 8, 2022 9:37 am

So sorry for your loss of Lucy.

**Posted by walkbymyself** January 10, 2022 12:05 pm

I can relate.

**Posted by Momoftwo** January 12, 2022 4:10 pm

Toward the Light wrote:
Just wanted to share that my beloved beagle Lucy, age 17, is gone. She saw me through the trauma of discovery, confrontation, separation, divorce after 26 years, and more, with her boundless love. In my darkest times she would not let me alone, rested close, got me out walking, needed me on her older years too. I will cite her always as my truest companion. The house is eerily quiet and I’m missing her terribly and grateful for her beautiful spirit especially these last several years of my recovery from the trauma of the very hidden abuse I suffered.

I am so sorry for your loss, 17 years is a good life for a beagle. I also, am going through trauma of discovery after my husband of 34 years passed and also, am relying on my beagle of 13 years to get me through. I also, rely on walking her and just having her sit next to me in evenings to keep me company. I hope you can find peace in her absence. It helps me to read that I am not alone in dealing and feeling the way I do. Thanks