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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devildog562 33
Some people just deal with death in weird ways. Perhaps a little talk with the whole family will help or a therapist.
rekkas 16
Hopefully he doesn't kill your dog. That would be bad.
razoray9 22
Nooo. That wouldn't be bad at all
lennon_ 16
keep the other dog away from him!
ileenefudge 29
You should watch him carefully, and maybe watch him with the dog for a while. Like others have said, this could be his way of grieving, but he should know all about mortality now or at least the basics if he's 16. Rip to the dog that passed away, and keep an eye on your brother to make sure he's ok
iAmPaul 49
He's 16 and he didn't know about death until that incident? Wow.
Bman54 19
Just tell your brother to look at the flowers.
erenjaeger 16
It's just one of the stages of grief. Anger. Though, I would see if you can talk to him, so he doesn't hurt any other animals, whether they be your own or not.
paigexox0 37
Thats...concerning
SweetasCandy0609 28
I would keep an eye on your brother if your other dog mysteriously comes up missing or dead I think it would be say to say it was your brother.
calza13 14
How closeted has your brother been to only now be understanding mortality at 16?