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Why choosing the timing of death feels impossible

My dog of fifteen years is dying and the vet says it's time but I can't bring myself to make that appointment because choosing feels like murder.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Having control over the moment of loss creates a burden of responsibility that can feel heavier than the grief itself.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Sudden loss vs. expected loss?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.