Without a doubt, losing a cat is no less painful than losing a beloved family member. They are, after all, beloved family members, right? You should not feel guilty about grieving over your cat. It's our natural way of dealing with tragedy. The only thing I can suggest is to just keep living your life. I see you are new to the board, so read posts, post your own messages, get to know other members and their kitties. Tell stories about the good times you had with your cat, we'd love to hear them.

It will take time to feel better, but that day will come.

Take care, and know that our thoughts are with you during this hard time in your life.

~Don