Losing a beloved pet, a member of the family who provides unconditional love, is devastating.  Pets are our companions, the ones who are there for us all the time without question, and their absence can leave us feeling lost, heartbroken, guilty, alone and overwhelmed. 

It is necessary to give ourselves the time and space to truly grieve this unfathomable loss and to nurture ourselves physically, mentally and spiritually.  If you are reading this and have lost a special animal, I want to tell you how sorry I am that I am so deeply sorry. Your grief is significant and valid. I feel it and understand.

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