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Articles tagged “disenfranchised-grief”

3 Aug 2018
How to ask for time off work for pet bereavement

How to ask for time off work for pet bereavement

If you're grieving a pet loss, taking time off of work may be one of the best ways to care for yourself. So as you approach your pet's end of life stage, try to plan for how to get days off work with this guide.

August 3, 2018 / End of Life / disenfranchised grief, emotional wellbeing, stages of grief 
14 Sep 2017
What not to say after someone's pet loss: Mindful grief support

What not to say after someone's pet loss: Mindful grief support

Comforting a friend as they go through pet loss grief can be confounding, especially if you don't know what to say. Avoid the biggest pitfalls and provide compassionate pet support with this guide to what NOT to say after a friend's loss of an animal companion.

September 14, 2017 / Offer Pet Grief Support / emotional wellbeing, grief support, disenfranchised grief 
23 Aug 2018
The Pet Griever's Bill of Rights

The Pet Griever's Bill of Rights

If you're grieving the death of a pet, you have rights, just like anyone else going through a loss. Know yours so that you can set boundaries and help others support you appropriately.

August 23, 2018 / Self-Care / disenfranchised grief, emotional wellbeing, physical health 
26 Aug 2017
Build your grief support network after a pet dies

Build your grief support network after a pet dies

Forming a community of grief support around you following the loss of a pet is an important piece of the emotional healing puzzle. How to do so is sometimes easier said than done. We'll help you navigate the process.

August 26, 2017 / Mental Health and Grief / disenfranchised grief, emotional wellbeing, grief support 
30 Aug 2017
How to support someone through pet loss

Offer Pet Grief Support

Know someone going through pet loss? Offer your support and compassion in ways that are positive and meaningful. This guide provides the practical and mindful ideas you need to be a source of peace and comfort.

August 30, 2017 / Offer Pet Grief Support / donate, grief support, disenfranchised grief, emotional wellbeing 
16 Sep 2017
Your disenfranchised grief is real: Pet loss reality check

Your disenfranchised grief is real: Pet loss reality check

Don't let anyone suggest that the grief you feel at the loss of your pet is any less real than the pain others experience. Cultivating your mental health starts by acknowledging the legitimacy of your loss. Here's the science that explains why it's as intense as losing a family member or worse.

September 16, 2017 / Mental Health and Grief / emotional wellbeing, stages of grief, disenfranchised grief 
12 Jun 2018
Get comfort from a transition object during your pet grief

Get comfort from a transition object during your pet grief

Worried you'll feel lost without something to remember your pet by after she or he is gone? Create for yourself a comfort object that gives you an anchor in the pet grief storm.

June 12, 2018 / End of Life / grief support, disenfranchised grief, pet memorial, pet keepsake, creativity, pet remains 

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About Tiny Pet Memories

Hi fellow pet lover. I’m Maryruth and I have loved two cats with all my heart: Tia and Spartacus. Pet loss has been one of the biggest growth challenges of my life. Tiny Pet Memories is my way of memorializing my kitties, sharing what I have learned, and supporting others as they go through their own journeys of grief and healing.

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