Pet . Therapy. Notes...
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 also 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. Many people describe the loss of their pet as being harder than losing a family member.
We all experience grief differently, and some work through it with more ease than others. While we never get over the loss, we can move forward, and as we work through it, in time, the grief begins to manifest with more love than pain.
Often, we have a hard time articulating what we are feeling, but when we read about someone else's experience, we see our feelings reflected back to us. Take advantage of the resource page and blog, and consider writing your own story or pet obituary.
Other types of pet loss 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.
I believe writing is a form of healing and that every pet's story should be told.
Reach out to me for writing support or help composing an obituary.
To share your story, obituary, additional writing prompts, resources, ANYTHING, I would love to hear from you! - Liz