Death of my Brutus. How to go on?

[Brutus]

 Brutus, my soulmate of 25 years, passed away a few days ago. I feel so lost. He was my life. How do you go on? Sorry I posted this question on other forums, but I need all the help I can get.

Edited April 18 by Brutus

[Greytness]

I’m so sorry for the loss of Brutus. I know what you mean by his being your soulmate, and that the bond you shared was incredibly special. It’s okay to feel this pain—take all the time you need to grieve. Everyone here understands how

African Greys create deep emotional connections with their person, and I feel deeply saddened by your loss.
 

Please tell us a little bit about Brutus. How did you meet him? What cute quirks did he have? What were his favorite vocalizations to make? How did he enrich your life?

 

[Timbersmom]

I am so sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine how you feel, though I remember how I felt when I rushed Timber to the avian vet and didn't expect him to survive the night. People who do not own a parrot don't understand the special connection we develop with them. I've had and loved many pets over my many years, but until Timber I didn't understand the special connection I developed with him that I hadn't experienced before. 

I'm sure you will grieve, just as we do when we lose a close family member. There will probably be harder days and easier days, and hopefully at some point you can begin remember the joy your bond brought Brutus and you more often than the crushing weight of loss.

God bless, my prayers are with you.

[LNCAG]

I am so sorry to read this -- my heart goes out to you.  I have no words to help -- it's a huge loss.  Again, I am so sorry this happened.