Posted by Dinah on November 11, 2006, at 10:07:49
In reply to I've Done What You've Said And No Results, posted by Phillipa on November 6, 2006, at 21:15:24
Something just occurred to me as I was going through some old files.
Our city has seminars on grief over losing companion animals. I'm not sure what's available in your area, but you might ask your veterinarian, or any crematoriums or pet cemetaries in your area.
It's not a substitute for therapy of course, and it doesn't address everything in your life, but I found it a wonderful resource for that particular area of my life. You're surrounded by people and experts who really understand and care. I guess I should also say that as healing as it was, it was also incredibly overwhelming. The sharing of stories and the feelings of grief in the room was just so moving that it was almost too much.
But overall it really helped me come to terms with the loss of a beloved dog.
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