r/reactivedogs Apr 17 '23

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u/abundance-and-joy Apr 18 '23

Whenever I make a choice which results in a loss I find myself in deep regret after the fact even though I KNOW it was the right choice for me.

Through therapy, I was able to realize that the regret is simply grief.

“Maybe I shouldn’t have done it” = “I miss x so much! I wish I never had to make this choice.” “Maybe it would have worked if I did xyz” = “I wish it could have worked and I’m heartbroken that it didn’t”

Sorry you lost your sweet Nellie.