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Death of my heart
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[QUOTE="J4ckdaw-, post: 2032473, member: 117954"] Hi there, OP 😔 I am J4ckdaw, a bearded dragon owner for the past 12 1/2 years. I’d like to give you my deepest condolences and I’d like to say that I am so, so sorry you have to live through this pain. Many of us on this forum know it all too well, remember that you aren’t alone. If you wouldn’t mind, I can share my story with you as well. If you find this theme more upsetting I apologize in advance and would not be offended if you skipped past it, I will be writing it in bold letter so you can tell it apart. Your feelings come first. [B]This is my story, and how I can relate to your pain. 12 years ago, when I was still a child, my parents let me get my first ever bearded dragon. Her name was Smaug. She was a pretty little female with a big attitude, she was bought from Petsmart. Due to her inhumane upbringing from one of Petsmart’s supplier mills, she struggled with numerous health issues. Due to that and my own naivety she nearly passed away when she was still only young. She had a terrible bought of parasites. Thankfully with help from my exotic vet, I was able to change her husbandry and she was in better health. Later in life she had to undergo surgery to remove a rotting infertile egg from her stomach. She fought so hard and the two of us went through so much. Finally, only this February, she passed away at the age of 12 years from a terminal illness. That shattered me. I wanted her back so, so badly it hurt. In my grief I brought down those around me, it made the pain I was feeling so much worse. Two months later, I found it in my heart to try again with my second beardie. She was roughly 3 years old when I got her. Me and my nephew had her outside in her playpen to enjoy the early spring time heat. When we weren’t looking she escaped somehow. I’ve never stopped blaming myself for that. It was sickening, the pain I was feeling. I screamed. I cried more than I’ve ever cried. I started hyperventilating. I was shaking so bad. That pain still hasn’t left me but it has gotten easier.[/B] That is my story. Remember you’re not alone in this, remember you’re never alone! That bearded dragon knew he was loved. He KNEW how much you and your son cared. Don’t ever blame yourself. These terrible feelings will pass with time. I know it is upsetting, and it’s hard to keep yourself in control for the sake of others. It’s the hardest thing you’ll have to deal with raising bearded dragons. It was his time. Just like it was Smaug’s time, or Pippin’s time, or any other bearded dragon’s time. You have my deepest sympathy, my heart ached from reading such a difficult message. Me and Leo both wish you and your family the best through this painful time. Just know it won’t always be this hard. Remember that he is safe. Happy. Healthy. No one will forget Lenny. Your jiggly guy. He’ll always be in our hearts. Wishing you the very best, I’m afraid this comment is already ridiculously long. Good luck, and take care of yourself. - J4ckdaw [/QUOTE]
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