Our pets are our hearts. They are an indelible part of the fabric of our lives. When they leave us, the hole is nearly unbearable. However, the loss of a companion animal is a marginalized loss. Unless one has been lucky enough to experience the love of an animal, it is difficult to understand this loss. We may hear comments and questions that don’t match our feelings and we cannot find many places that will hold space for our pain.
I ran a Pet Loss Grief Group for over 8 years at Beloved Companions in Avon and New Britain as well as for Hartford Hospital.
At this time, there are no groups running but I welcome anyone who is suffering with the loss of a pet of any kind to come to my private practice. I will hold space for you and give you resources and information on the grief process. I want to hear about your pet and how they have changed you and made you a better person. They never leave us...