Today, my little brother learned about mortality when our dog died. Since then, he's gone a little nuts and keeps ranting that he sees no point as to why our other dog should live. He's 16. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, my brother's life was ripped apart. His wife has chosen to no longer be his wife and is trying to keep his dog as well. My brother has always been proud of his family and hopeful for the future. He will spring back, but this came out of left field. FML
Today, I shared the story of my younger brother's unexpected death with a friend. After telling him the story, I looked at him with teary eyes and he looked back into my eyes and said "I understand how you feel. That is almost as bad as when I lost my cat last spring term." FML
Today, my 12 year-old dog died. My boyfriend's attempts to comfort me involved him muttering, "At least she knows how to play dead now." FML
Today, I went to the graveyard with my little brother to visit my grandfather's grave. While we were there, my brother suddenly asked me, "Can you die now? I hate you." He's 7 years-old. FML
Today, it's been a week since my brother asked me to watch his dog while he's on a business trip. I let his dog out to do his business, and he ran right in front of a pickup. The driver didn't stop in time, and crushed the dog's head. I went to check on him. He's dead, and I will be too when my brother gets back. FML
Today, I've been crying on a regular basis because I know one day my dog will die. He’s a completely healthy and happy dog, I just can’t accept how short his life will be and the fact that he’ll probably die before me. FML
Today, while out of town, I got a hysterical phone call from my teenage nephew who was pet-sitting at my house. My geriatric dog, who seemed fine when we left, had died during the night. Now my family is mourning the dog and my nephew is traumatized. FML
Today, I held my 14 year-old dog as he passed away. He made me a better person and I spent more time with him and loved him more than 99% of the population. I don't know how I'm going to do tomorrow when I dig his grave, and know he's not with me anymore. FML
Today, I'm writing an eulogy for my younger brother who shot himself… and realizing that neither of us has ever done shit. FML
Today, our family dog passed away. My 16 year-old daughter had a tantrum over us cancelling her 16th birthday trip, because, “the stupid dog picked the perfect day to die.” She says she’s going on the trip “with or without us.” She actually went. With her friends. What do they see in this sociopathic brat? FML
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FYLTHOUGH 15
run before he decided no one should live.
ckerane 16
I'd keep an eye on your other dog
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Comments (41)
applecrusher 18
Is your other dog 16 or your brother?
SpreadTHEKILLER 14
waste of first comment.
feven 32
If she meant the dog she would have said "was". Unless u mean the other dog
Hiimhaileypotter 53
They clearly said "other dog."
logic368 8
A budding nihilist!
Unrecognisable 12
that's what I was thinking, not necessarily a bad thing if the kid doesn't start hurting others.
thinblue32 15
I blame the school system.. Haha no but really OP, all of you need to watch your backs now lol
FYLTHOUGH 15
run before he decided no one should live.
yve1220 20
That sucks op. Maybe keep your other dog away from your brother until your brother stops grieving.
ckerane 16
I'd keep an eye on your other dog
Shadowvoid 33
Everyone keeps saying OP should keep an eye on her living dog, but I think everyone should keep an eye on her brother. P.S. How did he just learn about mortality? Or is it just his first experience with it?
Stazza11 27
I agree, her brother is more important and this really could be the start of a very serious mental disorder. I'd say go see a psych or councillor and go from there.
wvcheesehead 13
People react differently to grief, just make sure the dog is safe, your brother will come around.
jimmer23 21
That sucks. Death is a tough thing to deal with, especially for the first time. Still though, 16 years old should be better equipped to handle it.
GnaR_KiLL5150 12
Someone's either homeschooled or doesn't have cable if they don't know about death at 16
pl0xs3rver 45
I was homeschooled and I knew about death way before I hit 16.
qdawg06 23
The real issue is that he is just now learning about death...