Mary, I am so sorry for your lose of Chelsea. What a precious gift our pets are to us. They really do sense our pain and provide such comfort. Emotional pain really does flair us up doesn't it. We have a cat of 9 years, Sabrina. She is a maincoon and loves to sleep right next to me. Our daughter and son-in-law moved back from Chicago with their min-pin dog. Dogs are so special. They are staying with us temporarily and my husband and I are so attached to her.
I see by your picture, you have a cat too. Pets add so much to our life and happiness
Please know we really care about what you are going thru. Take care, and if you don't get pain relief, maybe your Dr. will give you something temporarily to tide you thru this difficult time. Hugs to you too, loretta