Coping With the Loss of a Pet
Losing a loved one is certainly painful - be it a close relative, a best friend, or your loving pet. The pain drains you both emotionally and physically. However, we all get over it eventually with the emotional support from those around us. This might not always be the case - especially if you have recently lost a pet. The relationship between pets and owners is a hugely underestimated one. Hence, people who have lost a pet might not get enough emotional support from others. In worst cases, insensitive comments like 'It's just a cat, no big deal' and 'why don't you get another one?' are thrown at them. All this makes it even harder to get over them. As an ex-dog owner, I can understand this situation all too well The few pieces of advice below might help you feel better. 1. TELL SOMEONE HOW YOU FEEL. Instead of bottling up your emotions, talk to someone who you trust. Dog owners might understand your situation better. 2. JOIN SUPPORT GROUPS There are a l
