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When practical necessities force you to give up beloved companions

I had to surrender my dog when I moved to assisted living and it's been six months but I still wake up looking for her every morning.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Life circumstances can require sacrificing relationships that provide essential emotional support precisely when that support is most needed.

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Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Cumulative grief — multiple losses?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.