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Scenario

Why grief for short-lived pets feels disproportionate to others

My hamster died and my friends do not understand why I am so upset because she only lived two years but she was my constant companion.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The intensity of loss corresponds to the depth of daily connection rather than the length of total time.

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

“Where Are You with Companion animals?”

Peri

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