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Trigger Warning: Dealing with greif - Depressive Life took a sudden and horrible change this week, and my heart horse is being given to another family unless I can somehow buy her by tomorrow. It's not likely to happen, so I'm asking for advice on how to grieve for a horse that's still alive? The story: I took ownership of my mare last year with the agreement in one years time, I'd buy her. She was a mistreated, malnurished, and traumatized mare with so many health needs. My trainer and I worked tirelessly turning her into something fabulous with all the potential in the world. It looked like we were going to afford her- but then this week my life fell on its head and the money is no longer there. Another family offered a cow to her actual owners in exchange for her and theyre accepting the offer. I dont know if this family has ever had horses, but theyre supposedly aware she's not rideable. They want a pasture puff for their young daughter. Im afraid because this mare needs so much maintenance work and I dont know if theyll keep up with it plus she's not even close to beginner friendly- lotta attitude and quirks. Im so scared for my mares future and beating myself up for not being able to buy her. I feel like I failed her. Do you have any suggestions on how to deal with the heartbreak and how not to continuously beat myself up for it? Im going to write out a care sheet for her for some peace of mind, but Im worried it's not enough. How do you say goodbye to your best friend?