We all know that eventually our grandparents will pass (I say grandparents because I assume most of you are younger than 40, but it applies to all family/loved ones), or that our pets won't live forever no matter how badly we want them to; and when the inevitable happens it's a heavy blow to us all. Now I want you to think about the condition your loved ones were in before they passed; be it your dog was old and they had a hard time getting around, or your family member was extremely ill. Personally, my grandmother and grandfather on my mother's side both died from cancer, I was younger I think around 13-14 when my grandfather died; I was saddened that I never really had the chance to get to know him better due to problems between my mother and him, but knowing that he'd been battling brain cancer for a little over a year I came to the conclusion that he's finally at peace. Now look to your loved ones again, I don't want you to cry because they're gone, again I understand it's a horrible feeling, but instead think about the memories you two shared and find some form of solace in the fact that they are no longer suffering. Death is inevitable, and while we all grieve differently I want you to remember that your loved ones would not want you to shut down after they pass. If you're religious, wouldn't you think they'd love to watch you from up above grow into the young man/woman they'd be proud of? Don't forget about them, always hold them dear to your heart, but never stop living your life because they lived theirs. As always, if there's anything you'd need to talk about you're more than welcome to send me a PM. Have a nice day.