E54: I'm scared I'm moving on too soon
After having an emotional dream about his dog who died, a grieving pet owner is wondering whether or not he's rushing into getting a new dog.
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Dear Grief Guide,
Two months ago, I lost my greyhound, Benny, to complications from kidney failure. He had been with me for over a decade, and saying goodbye was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do.
Before he passed, I asked him if it would be okay for me to get a new dog someday. I wouldn’t want to do anything that might make him sad.
Last night I had a dream about having two dogs. My beloved Benny and another dog. They looked so much alike. Then Benny disappeared, and I understood that he had died because I was crying. In the dream I was on my knees, hugging the other dog, crying and looking up at the sky. The stars were twinkling all around us. Then I woke up.
I don’t know how to interpret this dream. I feel like Benny wanted me to know it’s okay to get a new dog. The thing is, Benny was always so jealous and possessive. No other dog could get attention from me without him getting upset. That’s why I’m still unsure.
What do you think? Does this dream mean I have his blessing? And is two months too soon to bring another dog into my life?
Signed,
Too Soon to Tell
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