My dog died last month and I used more sick days for that than when my grandfather passed, but I can't tell anyone at work why I'm really struggling.
More people experience this than they realize.
The profound bond with animal companions often exceeds human relationships, yet remains socially unacknowledged as legitimate loss.
“Where Are You with Disenfranchised grief — when loss isn't recognized?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.