Since your pet died or went missing, has thinking a coherent thought been like wading through treacle? Are you experiencing brain fog that manifests as memory loss, confusion or an inability to concentrate? Do you walk into a room and forget what you’re there for, miss appointments, struggle to stay organised or feel distracted? If […]

When you’re grieving a beloved pet, it can be hard to know where to turn for comfort or how to move through the world without them.  Although we’re writing this blog on a cold December day, there’s no doubt that spending time in nature can offer gentle solace, even if you do have to wrap […]

Although more people thankfully acknowledge that it can be as hard to lose a pet as a human loved one, others have yet to catch up. As a result, you may feel that you are grieving the loss of your pet in an unsupportive environment, such as your workplace or even your social group.  We […]

One of the strange things about grief, particularly in the early hours, days or even weeks after a bereavement has happened, is that time seems to stop working in its usual, linear way. Familiar things – including time – suddenly feel half-formed or alien. Your emotions can be so present and turbulent that it’s hard […]

If you’re an older person grieving the loss of a pet, first let us say how sorry we are for your loss. It’s never easy to lose a beloved animal companion, but we understand that there are some specific challenges that come with experiencing a pet bereavement later in life. Today, we’d like to talk […]