Guilt and regret are such heavy and pervasive emotions, especially in grief. Double especially in pet loss. I’ve always said that one of the hardest parts about grief is having this human brain. It can really go wild and convince us that whatever it’s conjuring up to make us feel bad, is the unquestionable truth.
After pet loss, affirmations can displace negative thoughts, help overcome anxiety, and literally train your brain to be nicer to you.
Well-known expressions are not only easy for people to say and feel like they’re being supportive, but they can provide grievers something to aim for and can offer glimmers of hope. And hope is really important to hold on to. But there are a few of these catchphrases that activate something inside of me and elicit a serious ick factor.
When you’ve adopted a senior and you get four years together, everyone tells you how lucky you are. Such a paradox. Lucky to have gotten to love him for just four short years. My mind understands the logic, but my heart doesn’t comprehend.
Day one of grief, is a raw and unimaginable pain. I think when we experience physical pain, it’s easier for our brain to understand and make the connection – I got hurt and now I’m in pain. But when someone dies, it’s so surreal that our brain does not easily process it.