The author was outside taking care of things for their computer. When they returned home, their brother informed them that their cat had been on the balcony with him. The cat tried to jump onto the balcony handle, lost her grip, and fell. They live on the first floor, and the author warned their family several times not to let the cats on the balconies, but they said it was fine and that the cat was used to it. After the cat fell, some people on the street saw her land and then run into the garage. However, by the time the brother went down to find her, she was gone. They looked in every part of the garage and searched all around but couldn’t find her. The author spread some litter around the building and placed food outside, but after eight hours, there was still no sign of the cat. The author felt a strong bond with her, saying she was special and that they loved each other. The author was distressed, worrying that the cat might be alone or in danger. They also reflected on times when they pushed the cat away when she wanted to be close. The author expressed difficulty coping with the situation and mentioned feeling very emotional.
What do you think can help in a situation like this?
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