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Scenario

How grief for non-human companions gets invalidated by cultural hierarchies

I scattered my dog's ashes at the beach where we walked every day but people think I'm ridiculous for mourning a pet like a family member.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Social frameworks that rank different kinds of love can leave mourners without support for losses that feel profound but aren't culturally recognized.

Your guide for this
Mira
Mira works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Grief rituals across cultures — what they accomplish?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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