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Pain, Pet Loss and Poetry
Embracing poetry is one way to help heal the pain from pet loss grief. We all need support when we have lost a pet and comfort can come in many different ways, depending on your personality and that of your beloved companion.
You may find solace participating in a support group, reading books on the subject, or engaging with the creative side of healing such as by spending time with poetry.
Whatever way you choose to process your emotions,please be kind to yourself. Go through this powerful yet difficult journey without self-judgment, criticism, or intolerance for your process.
Honor who you are and the life you had with your friend.
Everyone experiences loss differently and finding what works for you is part of the healing journey. You and your pet share or may have shared an incredible life together. These times are special occasions you will always treasure and hold deeply in your soul. There is an unspoken respect and confidentiality between the both of you to be cherished.
There are many emotions that accompany loss and I have found poetry is one way for people to feel the softer side of what they are experiencing. Grief can leave us feeling raw, angry, sad, depressed, etc. You can expect to have these feelings and know you are not alone. But it is also nice to have respite and feel the…
