Sometimes it’s hard for others to understand your loss or extend sympathy. Here’s how to take care of yourself and family members while mourning the loss of a pet.
When a person you love dies, it’s natural to feel sorrow, express grief and expect friends and family to provide comfort—but although people often feel the same feelings of grief when they lose a beloved pet, it might go unacknowledged by others. Know that your grief is normal, and it’s OK (and even important) to mourn the relationship you had with your pet…