Life becomes full of unexpected surprises when you’re grieving your pet. One of which is when the seasons start to change. When nature begins its passage of time and highlights that the world is still spinning, even though your world has slowed to a halt.
Caring for other people’s pets daily is a privilege that comes with a lot of emotional and mental ups and downs. If you’re navigating personal pet loss and working in veterinary medicine, you might find yourself on a rollercoaster of emotions.
After losing a pet you may find yourself confronted with some unexpected challenges that accompany grief. Grief brain, fatigue and apathy just to name a few.
The days right after pet loss are disorienting. Read five ideas to help reconnect with yourself while you’re in survival mode.
Anger after pet loss is not only valid, but also a normal part of the grieving process. Anger can feel overwhelming, unfamiliar, and challenging to manage.
Grief after pet loss is a journey, and a messy one at that. Even if you’ve experienced loss before, this grief is unique, and your pet loss survival mechanisms will be too.