Lindsey, I've been following your threads on here and YT, and my heart is aching for you. You are being so strong and exactly what Layla needs. Anyone who tells you to put Layla down is probably not a pet owner, and does not have any idea the bond we have with our babies. Especially since she is still happy and has no pain at all, it breaks my heart to think that anyone would eve suggest that.
Your strength is what will get Layla through this, and you have every right to have an adjustment period where things seem cursed and bleak. At the end of the day, you are there for Layla and your positivity will help her heal.
The alternative methods you are trying can only help Layla so I would definitely agree with you to continue with that.
As far as your boyfriend goes, I agree with what you told him. You are more tolerant than I am
I have zero tolerance for that type of behavior, especially since this girl seems like a piece of work.
Stay strong, girly. There is hope and there are so many people praying for you