10/10/2023
Why is saying goodbye such a hard thing to do?
But so very important?
Two weeks ago I buried my much loved Waikiki birdie, an act I have done before for all my furry and feathered friends. By doing this, I started to process the fact that he was no longer in my world. I started to mourn my loss and experience the different and difficult feelings grief brings.
I believe it's important to create little rituals when loosing pets. I know some people get their pets cremated, others decide leave their bodies at the vets. Some may never know what happened to their pet/s. It doesn't matter, memorials can still take place. Rituals can be created. The process of saying goodbye can still happen.
Our brain needs these to help it reset the pattern of behaviour we have created with our pet/s.
To create new patterns and experiences that directly relate to the memories we hold dear of our pet.
I know some people who have made little memorials to their pets, that's ok too.
It's good to find a way to commemorate our pet. To celebrate their life and begin to accept that this is all part of the bereavement process.
Goodbye's are never easy to say, they hurt, the loss we feel is a reflection of our love.
Pets are more than animals, they are comfort, joy and companionship.
They are family x