Thursday, November 3, 2011

How to Cope with the Death of a Dog

By Dirk Gruenberg


Death of a family member, friend, or relative is always a difficult situation to deal with emotionally. Saying good bye to someone we love is heartbreaking. The same can be said for losing a beloved pet - grief and sorrow are inevitable.

People who have never had to deal with the loss of a beloved pet might think that it is ridiculous to grief over an animal's death. However, if you feel sorrowful, then that is perfectly normal and okay.

After all, pets are wonderful and loyal friends. They often made us smile, their love brightened our every day, and we will miss them deeply. The intent of this article is to give you some advice on how to cope with this terrible loss.

Of course, the moment your dog died changed your life forever. And it might feel like part of you died that day too. Your sorrow is understandable, but you really need to focus on coping with the situation.

You may experience all kinds of emotions. Of course you are sad. Moreover, I might feel guilty wondering whether there is something you could have done to save your dog. These thoughts might upset you even more.

To help you cope in this difficult time, you might want to stick to the following advice: To start off with, you might want to accept to grieving for an animal is perfectly normal.

Beware that mourning your dog's loss is perfectly acceptable. In fact, it would be rather abnormal not to mourn the death of such a close family member.

Also, if it works for you, don't hide your grief. Share it with others who will be supportive of you. And, you can also share your thoughts and feelings with others who are in similar situations. There are innumerable groups online and offline that offer support.

Moreover, please keep in mind that if you have kids, they will mourn, too. They may express their sadness and pain in ways different from yours, but it is important to listen to their thoughts and feelings. Allow them to work through it in their own time.




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