![]() “Animals are enmeshed in our lives, so when they are absent, the silence in our home is startling.” How to Cope After the Loss of Your Pet « AARP And at some point, those pets come to the end of their lives.“Losing a cat or dog can be devastating because of the strength of a human-animal bond,” says author Sarah Bowen. Seventy percent of them, or about 90.5 million families, own a pet, according to a 2021–2022 survey by the American Pet Products Association. households can relate to the pain that accompanies pet loss. Stages of Grief: The Harmful Myth That Refuses to Die « Psychology Today Similarly informed, others can support the bereaved far more effectively by listening and accepting whatever the mourner's experience, rather than trying to shove their journey of grief and mourning into mythical stages. The bereaved are far better served by accurate information on the grieving process so that they can have realistic expectations, compassion, and patience for themselves. Why we need to get comfortable talking about grief « STYLIST ![]() But our inability to discuss it openly and honestly can make those going through grief feel utterly alone. That’s why it’s so vital we move past our awkwardness and get talking. It’s understandable – death is an uncomfortable thing to think about. And yet, despite this being a universal, frequent thing, we’re seriously rubbish at talking about grief. When we’re confronted with grief, we stumble over what to say, feel at a loss for how to help and generally descend into unbearably British awkwardness. Instead start by focusing on these three ways to help support their grieving journey: The biggest mistakes to avoid when your co-worker is grieving & what to do instead « Fast CompanyĮveryone will have their lives touched by death, and thus by grief. When and if a coworker is ready to share how they lost their loved one, they will share with you. If we want to genuinely support coworkers who are grieving the loss of a loved one, let’s move on from our curiosity of how they passed away. Pet Loss: Curious Cats Get Killed in Clothes Dryers « Grief Healing ![]() Losing a beloved animal in such a horrific way leaves pet parents traumatized with gruesome images and devastating feelings of grief, guilt and remorse. Please, PLEASE pay attention to your cat or kitten's whereabouts. It happened AGAIN today! If you think it can't happen to you, read the comments (114 and counting!) at the base of this blog post. Best selections from Grief Healing's Twitter stream this week:
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