"It's just a pet" is one of the worst things we can hear in response to our grief after losing a pet. This comment contributes to experiencing disenfranchised grief while attempting to grieve the loss of our pet. This can complicate the grieving process and often leaves us feeling as though we don't get to grieve the loss of our pets. Or develops a belief that we're "crazy" or something's wrong with us for needing to grieve the loss of our family pet. I'm going to tell you right now, you have the right to grieve this loss just as much as you would any other loss!
Join me this week as I talk about my own experiences with pet loss, the lessons learned throughout my grief journey and how I apply those lessons to removing the stigma of not only pet loss but grief as a whole.
In listening to this episode, my hope is for you to feel empowered to start honoring your grief journey around the loss of your pet. If you resonated with this episode and you believe someone else would benefit from listening, please share it! I'd also love for you to connect with my on Instagram @exposing_grief so I can thank you personally for playing a big part in removing the stigma of grief and creating a world where it is accepted and welcomed.
If you're in need of guidance around your own pet loss grief journey, or would like to connect further, I encourage you to take advantage of my FREE 30 minute consultation to begin exploring what walking and honoring your grief journey with me might look like.
If you're not quite ready for this step, I invite you to check out my grief blog and Exposing Grief YouTube Channel for great free resources that will assist you along your journey.
I love connecting with my listeners any chance I can! Feel free to email me (bsquillace@bestselftherapy.net) with any questions or comments you may have.
