My husbands grandma yelled at me today I recently lost my bunny well yesterday to my dog killing him. I don’t wanna go to work. I work with autistic kids. I lost my last job because I had a mental breaks down while at a kids house. I don’t think I can handle working 9-3 tomorrow. His grandma told me it’s just a bunny I don’t need to be this sad about it and told me I’m weak for not going to work. It is wrong for me to need time for my self
You are not weak at all for needing some time after experiencing such a shocking loss. You loved your bunny, and not only did he die, but violently, with the grief complicated even further due to your dog being responsible. That, to me, sounds traumatic. No wonder you need some time off to absorb the terrible shock of this.
Your husband's grandma perhaps doesn't understand the bond that can form between a human and a rabbit, but they are lovely creatures and, frankly, her response to you seems quite heartless, and lacking in empathy, which is the very opposite of what you deserve from those around you. You deserve caring and understanding, because this is an awful time for you.
Completely agree with previous post. I’m so sorry you lost your bunny in such a sudden and tragic manner. People who say, “It’s just a (insert pet type),” have no idea how much love and support pets provide. Those who say this have a complete lack of empathy and unfortunately, they likely will never understand. I just lost my bunny this past Friday and continue to have random bouts of tears when I think of her and had to take off work the day of her passing since I could not stop crying. I hope you were able to take time off work and give yourself time to grieve. Don’t let anyone ever tell you how you’re supposed to feel when it comes to personal loss.
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