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I never realized just how significant the grief of losing a beloved cat could be until I am living it. 🐾💔🐈‍⬛🤍
At a checkup yesterday, I mentioned to my doctor, “I think I’m also a little more stressed than usual because I’m grieving.”
She gently asked, “Who are you grieving?”
I replied, “My cat.”
The compassion in her eyes and the endearing look on her face was of utmost empathy was so comforting. I didn't cry! (like the tens of times I have the past couple weeks). My Doc looked at me so sincerely and said, “Oh my gosh… truly, that is the absolute worst.” In that moment, I felt so seen. She understood that the loss of a cherished pet isn’t “just losing an animal.” It’s losing a family member, a daily companion, a source of unconditional love, and a piece of your heart. ❤️🐈‍⬛
Then today, I had another conversation that really stayed with me. My client was sitting in my chair getting their hair done and talking about the fires here in Colorado and became emotional saying, “I just get so sad thinking about all the animals that die.” They went on to say, “It’s the animals that affect me the most… even more than hearing about the people.”
It reminded me that grief has no rulebook. We all connect differently. Love is love, and loss is loss. What touches one heart may not touch another in the same way and that’s okay. 🤍
These past few weeks have been challenging on many levels. I’m doing my best to navigate all the dynamics. I’ve learned that grief isn’t just sadness—it’s exhaustion, memories, longing, unexpected tears, trying to figure out how to not feel so sad, figuring out what to do without someone (or that little furry soul) who was woven into your everyday life. 💜💟🤍

So today, I’m reaching out to my people… my friends, my family and anyone who would like to share your wisdom... 💕
If you’ve experienced grief, what genuinely helped you through it? Was it something someone said, a book, a daily habit, prayer, journaling, exercise, spending time in nature, giving yourself permission to feel?

I’d truly love to hear what helped you heal. Your experiences may not only help me, but someone else reading this too.

Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for your kindness, your love, your encouragement, and for walking alongside me through this season. I am incredibly grateful for each of you. 🩷🙏🐾

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