Periagoge
Scenario

When pet loss reveals the limits of friendship understanding

My dog died last month and my friends were supportive for about a week but now they seem to think I should be over it and I feel so alone in this grief.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Different relationships to non-human family can expose gaps in empathy within chosen family bonds.

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

“Where Are You with Chosen family — building belonging intentionally?”

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.

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