Pet . Therapy. Notes...
Loss Comes In Many Forms.
Grief Comes In Many Forms.
Here, we talk about all of them.
Relationships are complicated. And beautiful.
And sometimes devastating.
Maybe you've lost a pet you're madly in love with, and the world just fell out from under you.
When we lose a pet, we lose not only their physical presence but also a part of ourselves. We lose the silent witness to the most personal moments of our lives, and the routine and structure that shaped our days.
I get it. I’ve been here. I lived here.
Maybe you're grieving the lack of connection you feel with your pet.
If your pet is struggling, it's likely you are too. Pet ownership isn't always the idyllic experience we see in Hallmark movies, and there is a distinct feeling of shame in admitting that the relationship isn't going well. Training has the power to transform relationships, but there is an entire emotional aspect we also need to address.
I've been here too.
So, welcome to my “NOTES."
To a place where I give my insights a life outside my journal.
Think of this as a virtual binder containing both my personal reflections and my most-loved resources on the many ways we experience grief related to pet love and loss.
It's not flashy, but it has good content.
In this no-shaming zone, we talk about ALL OF IT.
This includes the losses that can feel stigmatizing, isolating, and bring up empty Google searches. And working in shelter intake, I bring a unique perspective and voice to the very real structural barriers that lead families to rehome their pets.
Here, it all counts. It all has a voice.
I earn no income here. My recs are authentic.
It's kind of like a glorified hobby.
I am not in a position to provide individual support.
Visit the support page to locate helping professionals.
We all have something that brings meaning to our lives - this is mine.
Welcome in, and take a look around.
Liz
P.S: Every Pet Has a TAIL to Tell. Telling mine helped. A LOT.
Closest to my heart, and the original inspiration for this site, on the
“Tell Your TAIL” page, you will find writing prompts and other creative expressions to both facilitate healing and keep your pet's memory alive.