Struggling to Grieve My Dog's Passing

I lost my dog March 3rd like yours he died in my arms. It’s still hard. When they are part of our lives for so long, it takes a huge piece when they leave. The best thing I can do is take it day by day. I still cry, I still look for him, I freaking miss him. I feel empty even though my spouse got me a puppy a few weeks prior to my guy passing. It takes time to grieve. It just is going to put you in a really down mood for some time. When you don’t feel like getting up go shower. I promise it helps. It is just getting you up and doing something for you, if you cry in the shower ok. Dogs are a huge part of our lives and when loosing them it is as if we lost a family member. Allow yourself to grieve and do not let anyone make you feel dumb for doing so. 🤗