The cat separation dilemma

[cimorene]

Just imagining talking to a new therapist or new friendly acquaintance, like...

"Oh? Why do you think you've been in that depressed rut for so long?"

"Well, I haven't been in the same room as my wife in two years because of our special-needs cat."

(I have been, but not to sleep, and usually not for more than half an hour or an hour at a time.)

This situation all happened a bit at a time and seemed reasonable all along, like the boiling frogs. But taking a step back and looking at it every now and then is disorienting (and even more depressing).

Comments

[princessofgeeks]

Yes, I agree. I'm so sorry you both feel like this setup is the only answer. I sure couldn't do it, no matter how much I loved the cat.

I feel so bad for you both and I wish there was a way out of this. You have all my sympathy. Hoping for better days for you both this year.

[cimorene]

Well, there is like GLACIAL progress. And unfortunately it's being slowed down by our depression.