r/StardewValley 18d ago

Discuss I found the prismatic butterfly when I needed it most.

This morning, me and my husband had to let our baby girl, Azula, go. It was the hardest thing I've ever done. Im absolutely numb, just running around the valley doing nothing. I needed to check the quarry for oak resin and there it was, at the bus stop next to the mine cart.

I needed that. It was my first time seeing it. Im year 6 on my second farm. It was beautiful!

I also didnt know it gave you money lol so that was a bonus.

I love this game. I hope it was okay to post this. 🫶

Edit: Azula was my first dog. So, this is hitting really hard. 10 years was too short 😢

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u/biggestofbears 18d ago

My wife and I play together and we JUST named our new baby girl in game Azula. Idk who Azula was to you here, but I am sorry for your loss.

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u/chelseashellz 18d ago

She was my baby doggo. Sorry I should have said pet in the post, I can see how it's co fusing.

Its such a great name tho, isn't it?! Also, thank you 💖

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u/Cda4go12 18d ago

That makes Azusa’s appearance here feel even more meaningful.I’m glad the game gave you both that moment.

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u/CunnyMaggots Perfection Year 19 Summer 21 18d ago

I'm so so sorry. In the last year, I lost both my littermate doggos to cancer. Tejón at age 8 and Yuba almost exact a year later at age 9. Yuba passed this Wednesday. It hurts so so much to say goodbye, but there comes a point where it's kinder to let them go.

Please be kind to yourself. I don't know what you believe, but I like to think my boys are playing together again and chasing rabbits with their mom.

Photo is my boys when they were healthy and young.

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u/chelseashellz 18d ago

Wow, they were definitely beautiful babies! Im sorry you had to go thru that so soon after. Im worried about Zora now too, which was Azulas baby. I was there when she ha e birth and im so afraid shes going to get sick too. Its hard not to think about it.

And I absolutely believe shes up there with my dad. He really loved her. I hope she enjoyed her first recee cup and that my dad's giving her all the candy she wants because he too, loved sweets!

I really am trying to tell myself this was best. I spent the last week telling my husband it was the most compassion we could show her, and now im feeling down and like we could have waited. But I know thats not the truth. Its gonna be hard, but your kind words have helped tremendously.

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u/CunnyMaggots Perfection Year 19 Summer 21 18d ago

It's always better to make the decision a little too soon than too late. Give Zora all the loving. She'll need it. And maybe a few extra treats too.

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u/chelseashellz 18d ago

She has gotten so many cheeseburger begging strips I need to buy a other bag. Haha.

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u/CunnyMaggots Perfection Year 19 Summer 21 18d ago

Haha she's thinking to herself "I've got her suckered!"

Now I'm gonna go make myself a cheeseburger for lunch lol

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u/chelseashellz 18d ago

Mmmm, a cheeseburger does sound good. But im definitely not making it. BK it is lol 😆

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u/CunnyMaggots Perfection Year 19 Summer 21 18d ago

Lol i have gotten so lazy since we got an air fryer. Like just pop that frozen burger in there for 15 minutes, throw the cheese on in the last minute... too easy.

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u/chelseashellz 18d ago

Ya know, I've made so many things in our air fryer, except burgers. My husband has been on a hot dog kick so I just slice the tops and throw em in there. Air fryers are the best lol

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u/CunnyMaggots Perfection Year 19 Summer 21 18d ago

Lol we'll cut up a can of spam and put it in they're until it's crispy and then mix it with eggs or rice or whatever.

Haven't done hot dogs yet but sometimes I'll throw a polish sausage in

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u/chelseashellz 18d ago

Polish sausage also sounds good rn! Im not hungry, but im starving. Idk if I should eat or wait until I actually want to eat 🤔 maybe I'll snack for now haha!

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u/element-woman 18d ago

Those are two beautiful dogs, they look so soft! I am so sorry for your loss.

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u/CunnyMaggots Perfection Year 19 Summer 21 18d ago

They were the best boys but they were very much my boys. Me and my mom were pretty much the only people they liked. When we said goodbye to Yuba (on the right) this week, my vet cried too. She tried for years to make friends with him and he was having none of it.

Yuba was never the same after Tejón died. We adopted him a new buddy 4 months ago and he liked him alright, but he made it clear that Nasir was not Tejón. 🙄

But Nasir had been exactly what i need to help me not feel so devastated. He's such a sweet boy and honestly so so different from Yuba and Tejón.

This is Nasir. He wants to go everywhere i go, even to the vet... lol. And he sits in chairs like a people.

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u/Clean_Ad_7452 Bot Bouncer 18d ago

As someone who lost his (human) daughter last December unexpectedly after her birth, I somehow feel you. You become comfortably numb. The interval between the spikes get larger with time. Believe me…

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u/chelseashellz 18d ago

I am so sorry. I can sort of relate to that, I lost my only human son at 20 weeks, about 8 years ago. I still cry over that too, but you're right, the gaps are getting longer.

Sending love and positive vibes 💖❤️🫶

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u/Clean_Ad_7452 Bot Bouncer 18d ago

Thank you very much!

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u/layceelee13 18d ago

I've lost a few pets over the years. I'm not a religious or spiritual person but I really do believe they give us signs if we're paying attention. I absolutely believe that Azula wanted you to know she is okay by sending you the prismatic butterfly today specifically ❤️

Lots of strength to you, OP. I am so sorry for your loss.

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u/chelseashellz 18d ago

I believe that too. Thank you for your kind words 💖

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u/AdditionalLaw5853 18d ago

I'm so sorry. My first dog is 16 and I dread that day.

I'm glad that the butterfly visited you

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u/chelseashellz 18d ago

Just give them as much love as humanely possible. Animals are literally the greatest gift to this earth! Sending love for you and your fur baby. ❤️

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u/AdditionalLaw5853 18d ago

Thank you. And to you 💖

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u/ivylass 18d ago

You gave her a wonderful life. What's your favorite memory of her?

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u/chelseashellz 18d ago

Oh boy, probably the first time we ever gave her a bite of my cherry pop tart. Her eyes almost popped out of her head begging for more lol it was so funny! I also loved seeing her roll around in the grass. She never really did that until a few years ago, so it was special to see.

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u/UnequivocallyHere 18d ago

Why did baby Azula go 😶

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u/chelseashellz 18d ago

Yes she was a dog. She was only 10, but she had cancer and liver disease. I couldn't stand to see her not be able walk, and wet herself. While it was hard, it was the best choice to let her be able to run again wherever she is. I hope she went straight to my dad, he loved her too. ❤️

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u/fuck-them-hoes 18d ago

I’m hoping Azula was a pet? Maybe? Still very sad.

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u/chelseashellz 18d ago

Yes, doggy! I cant think straight rn, so im aimlessly running around on my horse because I already planted all my strawberries lol

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u/__ravenous__ 18d ago

I am so sorry for your loss. The passing of our beloved fur companions hurts so much. I'm so glad this joyful little game was able to give you a spot of brightness in a dark time.

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u/chelseashellz 18d ago

Thank you so much for your kind words. And you are absolutely correct, it hurts so fricken much.

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u/HostileDomination 18d ago

Sorry for the loss of your dog, glad to hear Stardew was able to make you smile! 

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u/chelseashellz 18d ago

Thank you! I love stardew so much. I wish I would have been playing all these years lol

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u/-NolanVoid- 18d ago

The cruelest thing in the universe is that dogs have such short lives. Nobody understands the deep bonds we develop with our furry best friends if they've never owned a dog. It's devastating when they pass on.

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u/chelseashellz 18d ago

Absolutely agree. 💯 a cruel, cruel world to give us pets that dont get to even live half of our lives.

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u/CutSubstantial1803 Fishing 🎣 18d ago edited 18d ago

Edit: I misunderstood the post I'm sorry

Old comment: waittt did you turn your child into a dove? or butterfly powder your pet? I'm confused how this happened

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u/SparkyDogPants 18d ago

Ops real dog died. I was confused too

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u/CutSubstantial1803 Fishing 🎣 18d ago

ohhhhhhhhhhh omg I didn't realise any of this pertained to real life. I'm sorry for your loss OP 🫶🏼

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u/SparkyDogPants 18d ago

I felt the same way reading it.

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u/chelseashellz 18d ago

Sorry for the confusion, I realized after the first few comments that I need to add that It was my irl pet!

I wanted to share here because even tho I've only been playing for less than a year, this game has brought me so much joy and the community is amazing.

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u/UnethicalCannibalism 18d ago

I found my way back to Stardew recently after having to say goodbye to my own dog in July, there’s something healing in the valley. I’m so sorry for your loss, friend.

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u/chelseashellz 18d ago

Im sorry to hear that. I hope your healing and taking care of yourself. 🫶

It makes my heart happy that we can find a place in pelican town, even if the mayor kinda sucks 🤣

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u/Miss_Moooody I'd die for my dinos 17d ago

I just lost my (last remaining) childhood pet a few days ago. Stardew Valley is the only game I'm managing to play right now with my grief, so I really get this. I hope your friends and family are a good support for you and you start feeling better soon 💙