Saying Goodbye

[laura_seabrook]

In real life I'm a pagan and follow a non-Christian religion. Just a few days ago, my dog Pegasus died. He was not only my companion but also my familiar, and I sense his loss greatly. Earlier today I attended a Sahmain ceremony in SL (technically in my Hemisphere it's Beltaine, but I needed this). I was glad I attended.

Afterwards we went to an area where people could light candles and add text as a memorial to the deceased they loved. I added one for Pegasus:

It always feels odd when something in Second Life can make a difference in Real Life. My experience in doing rituals in SL however has shown that it does. I will add a memorial in real life later (I'll plant a Mandarin bush on his grave) but for now, this has helped me come to terms with my loss.