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When pet grief feels illegitimate

It has been three months since my dog died and I am embarrassed that I am grieving this hard over an animal when other people lose humans.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Cultural hierarchies of loss can invalidate authentic attachment bonds.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Grief as psychological process?”

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