I put this Grief List together last week for a friend of a friend who lost their pup to cancer. I thought I would share it with you all in case someone you know needs it (or maybe you need it yourself). Grief has felt joyous this past week. I’ve been able to think about Desh and smile. I’ve been able to appreciate him and our time together. I’ve noticed the space that I have for other animals and humans because he’s not here. I knew someday I’d feel this way. It feels nice to meet myself here as planned.
This list is for those who are anticipating the loss of a pet and those who already have. I’m sure some of these would be helpful for those losing or those who have lost another human too. I hope it helps someone else feel less alone!
Links
- Things I Wish I Had Known When My Dog Died (NYT gift link)
- Grieving Before A Death: Understanding Anticipatory Grief
- My Dog Is Dying…
- Grief Guidance – A individual doula service to support you as you journey through grief following or leading up to a significant loss.
- A Great Analogy About Grief: The Ball in the Box (Twitter thread)
- Miss You. Would like to take a walk with you (poem)
- The Grief Companion: A Supportive Guide to Navigating Grief (card deck)
- A blog post where someone shares about losing their dog, Luna. Made me feel less alone.
- Yoga for Grief
- This is Not Just a Post About Dog Grief
Books:
- Goodbye Friend: Healing Wisdom for Anyone Who Has Ever Lost A Pet (written by a pastor but is not religious)
- Fear: Essential Wisdom for Getting Through The Storm (Buddhist)
- When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times (Buddhist)
Podcasts: