The Young and the Restless (Y&R) spoilers reveal that one CBS soap star had some difficult news to pass along. Y&R watchers know Michelle Stafford as Phyllis Summers in Genoa City, but General Hospital viewers also recall her run as Nina Reeves in Port Charles. Stafford has plenty of supporters in the soap world, so everyone was saddened to hear about a recent death in her family.
On Instagram, Stafford posted a sweet photo of her beloved dog, Beauregard. She also told a touching story about breaking the news to her kids and giving them a chance to bid Beau farewell. It’s been a rough time for all of them, but Stafford embraced the opportunity to be honest with her children and let them feel what they needed to feel. Sometimes it’s best just to tackle grief head-on.
However, Stafford admitted she considered sparing her kids that pain. She opened up about her thought process and how she ultimately made the decision to give them the heads-up. “Today we said good bye to this good boy,” Stafford said. “I knew this day was coming soon. I was thinking of not telling my kids and just going alone. Not giving them a chance to say good bye.”
Once Stafford mulled it over, she determined that it might be worse to rob them of closure. Stafford threw in a joke to lighten the mood a bit. She suggested she didn’t want to give her daughter extra ammo once she became a teenager.
“Since I am not interested in giving my daughter ammunition against me… I decided to tell her what was going to happen to Beau,” Stafford said. “I’m joking but I did think it would ultimately be wrong to not let my kids say goodbye to him, pain or no pain. Pain & loss are funny things. None of us wanna feel it but it truly is inevitable.”
The Young and the Restless actress went on to talk about her kids’ emotional goodbye to Beauregard. They had a little funeral for Beau in their backyard, so Stafford feels like she made the right call by helping them find peace. Her daughter told her she’s glad Beau’s not in pain anymore, which is certainly a positive way to look at things.
Stafford wrapped up her post with some kind words for Beau himself. “Thank U Beauregard 4 teaching me a valuable lesson,” she said. You truly are THE BEST BOY IN THE WORLD.” It’s always tough to lose pets that we love dearly, so many Y&R and GH fans can understand Stafford’s situation.
As for what’s next in Genoa City, The Young and the Restless spoilers say Phyllis will face some curveballs. We’ll give you updates as other Y&R details emerge. Stay tuned to the CBS soap and don’t forget to check CDL often for the latest Young and the Restless spoilers, updates and news.