I’m not sure if this is the kind of post that’s allowed in this sub, so if it’s not please let me know.
I will be moving out of my mom’s house this summer right after I turn 18. Due to where I will be living until my boyfriend and I can get our own place, I can’t bring my childhood cat, Ginger, with me. I was playing with him tonight and the thought of leaving him lonely and me not having my best friend made me start bawling (am crying as I write this).
I’m really worried that he will die in between the time I move out and when I can bring him with me to my apartment with my boyfriend. He’s an older kitty and while he’s in good health, there’s definitely signs of aging. I don’t want him to forget about me or be confused as to why I abandoned him. I’m scared that when I visit him, I’ll cry again.
I’m feeling rather unsentimental about everything else related to packing and moving out except this. I have all of my stuff packed and ready to go, but this is the part I just can’t let go.
Any advice on how to make myself feel better? Maybe on how to make this an easy transition for him? I’m definitely his favorite person and I don’t want him to be lonely.