Dear Friends, I hope the start of this year has been gentle with you. Like many of you, I have felt surprised and at times overwhelmed by global events. Quite honestly, January felt like an entire year. For the more sensitive ones, it was a heavy month. Thank you to both returning friends and new…
Category: Pet
When Love Means Letting Go: Grieving a Pet and the Unnatural Goodbye
Dear Friend, If you are here, you may be grieving someone small but immeasurable. A companion whose love was uncomplicated, whose trust in you was complete. You may be holding the same ache I carry, the grief of losing a beloved animal, and the unthinkable weight of being the one who had to let them…
How to Handle Grief Over the Holidays
Dear Friends, It’s been a while since I’ve written here. This past year, I poured all of my energy into something intense and necessary. While working full time, I was also advocating for fairer conditions at work through my union. It was a long year of researching labor laws, showing up, speaking out, standing firm….
How to Support Someone Whose Pet is Facing Cancer or a Terminal Illness
Dear Friends, Our animal companions hold a special place in our hearts, often becoming beloved and esteemed members of our families. Unfortunately, just like humans, many beloved pets, too, face terminal illnesses such as cancer. According to global statistics from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), cancer affects millions of pets worldwide. Approximately…