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When pet grief feels illegitimate but overwhelming

My dog of 14 years is dying and I'm taking time off work to be with him but I'm embarrassed to tell people that's why I'm using my bereavement leave.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Love doesn't follow social hierarchies, yet mourning often must navigate them.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with The teacher of grief — every tradition's view?”

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