Pet . Therapy. Notes...
Because every pet has a TAIL to tell.
Welcome!
...to a safe place where we openly share about our relationships with our pets.
Those who have loved a pet understand the unique connection we share with them. When our pet leaves our lives, we lose not only their physical presence but a part of ourselves. We lose our source of unconditional love and support, the silent witness to the most personal moments of our lives, and the routine and structure that shaped our days.
I believe in the power of writing to facilitate healing and keep your pet's memory alive. To release the painful thoughts running on repeat in your head. To understand your feelings. To document the minutia of their life before they slowly fade with time (and they will). No experience necessary - these activities are messy by design. They can range from free journaling, a letter to your pet, standalone essays to capture moments in time, obituaries, or even a book you write for yourself.
If writing isn't your thing (or if it is and you want more ideas), I also offer a Show Your Story page that features creative strategies for processing loss and memorializing your pet.
You are invited to share your work in this space (or not). I have found that reading someone else's experience can reflect back to us our own - the ones we couldn't attach words to, and we reach that "ah-ha" moment.
I also offer a virtual First-Aid kit, among other grief resources for coping with different phases of loss.
Other types of loss that are important to acknowledge include a pet going missing, traumatic loss, re-homing your beloved pet, the transition of bringing another pet into your life, and the feelings of guilt and shame that may surround these circumstances. In this judgment-free zone, we talk about ALL the feelings.
Feel free to reach out to share your pet's TAIL on this site!
xoxo, liz