Navigating the Journey of Grief

The bond between you and your beloved pet is very unique and special. There are a lot of different emotions involved in the loss of a family such as guilt, denial, anger, sadness, and heartache. In order to be able to move forward, it is important to deal with these emotions after a beloved pet passes away, human emotions wants to surpress those feelings. Each person deals with feelings in a different way, if there are multiple people living in your household, it is important to respect the feelings while they grieve.

Grieving over the loss of a pet of loved one is healthy and a normal response, it can feel like you're lost at sea or even trapped in a dark room all alone. The emotions attached to grieving are felling physically and emotionally exhausted as well as changed in your normal health, diet and sleeping patterns. All of these feelings are normal and part of the grieving process. You may start to feel better and then all of a sudden it his you like a giant wave.

Feeling guilty is one of the most common emotions human experience after the passing of their beloved pet. You may find yourself thinking about the "what if's" or what you could have done to prevent something like this. It is always recommended to be truthful with yourself and ask yourself why you may feel guilty. 

Remember, we are human beings and nobdy is perfect.

Having support throughout the grieving process after a beloved pet has passed away is extremely important. Talk to those who you know will be support and understand your unique bond with you and your pet. If your feeling sorrow and guilt have not went away after several weeks, and they are hindering your ability to be social, go to work, or even engage with family, you may wish to reach out for more professional help.