Ways To Support Yourself While Grieving Pet Loss

In honor of World Pet Memorial Day, I wanted to share some ways to support yourself while grieving the loss of your pet. Research shows losing a pets can be just as if not more difficult than losing a person. While there are several complexities to why grieving the loss of a pet is so challenging. One significant factor is that it can feel less socially acceptable to grieve pets openly, because many people don't fully understand or appreciate this grief experience. As a result, taking care of yourself is essential. For me, grieving the loss of animals has been among the most painful experiences of my life. Here's some ways to support yourself during your grieving process based on my experiences. --Resources from this episode: [1] https://theconversation.com/why-mourning-a-pet-can-be-harder-than-grieving-for-a-person-195514[2] https://www.amazon.com/Supporting-Owners-Through-Grief-Veterinarians/dp/1789182395