I had to put my dog down yesterday and I am surprised by how much this hurts compared to losing human family members and feel ashamed for grieving an animal so deeply.
More people experience this than they realize.
The purity of unconditional love leaves a wound that society rarely validates, creating isolation within an already tender loss.
“Where Are You with New meaning after loss — Frankl applied to grief?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.