I am so touched by the first review that I received from my first participant in the #petloss support program, in which I use the #grief recovery method as taught by the #griefrecovery institute.

The grief recovery method is the only evidence based method that helps people process their grief and recover from unresolved grief that causes pain in one's life until it's resolved.

The universe brought in my path the 2nd person with whom I will work the program, when she will receive the handbook!

#grateful #griefwork #mourning #honouring_our_pets

#Journal, Day 2203
Tuesday, 31 March 2026
Ukraine War: Day 1516
Hamas-Israel War: Day 913
US-Iran war: Day 32
Mass shootings in the USA in 2026: 93
Days of OSG in office: 436
Days until Midterm Elections: 217

It’s been five years today. I miss you, Edda.

#petloss #memorial #birdsofmastodon

The podcast is out. It's available in several platforms but I share the link from Libsyn.

https://thelastfireflies.libsyn.com/ep10-on-climate-migration-and-living-with-grief-w-elisabeth-from-ethos-and-empathy?fbclid=PAb21jcAQzc3RleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA81NjcwNjczNDMzNTI0MjcAAacLP6lsLhNcLkq9E2qXxP6ZFav7Ispa2IMQxppxZxD2oZu8ilIOCIYImUMJgA_aem_GlASTPaaTqVRQRcIWV7gIw

In this [Campfire Talk] we delve deep into a difficult, but necessary subject: climate grief. Our guest today is Elisabeth Dimitras, a neurodivergent queer soul activist and founder of the online antispeciesist website Ethos & Empathy. Elisabeth is from Greece, but had to move to Sweden due to climate change. She'll tell us about her dreams, the story of her loss, what she learned about the mourning the living, both human and non-human, and about climate grief. In the [Offering], Elisabeth will read us The Shambhala Warrior Prophecy as told by Johanna Macy.

Attention: The episode can be a bit emotionally heavy at times. There is a mention of suicide in the last half.

#ecogrief #earthgrief #ecoanxiety #petloss #griefrecovery #griefliteracy #shapesofgrief #antispeciesist_grief #Francis_Weller #the_wild_edge_of_sorrow

I hate myself so much because I had to take my beloved Piki to his final journey to a vets office. Part of me wanted to get a vet to make a house call, so he could have stayed in familiar environment.
But in the end, I just couldn't do it. I knew that I could never feel at ease in my home, because I would always look at that spot while thinking "that is where he passed". I would have had to move, and my options regards to moving are currently limited, plus it's really hard to find a peaceful area where I feel safe.

But that doesn't help me, I still feel that I made his day a lot worse for him to give myself a bit more comfort. It feels so fucking selfish, and I hate myself even more than usually.

#petloss

Today, we lost one of our cats, Piki.   Picture is an older one, I wanted to remember him as a healthy kitty.

It was cancer, a seemingly aggressive form. It sadly could not be removed, there was nothing that could be done. I would have given everything if it meant even a little more time.
I'm so broken right now, and there's nothing I can do about it. Don't know how I can handle this, to be honest. He is not the first feline family member I've lost, but it never gets any easier.

It feels like he took a part of my soul with him to the underworld, but that's okay. It will be a nice reminder of me.

Farewell, old friend. Save me a spot in the afterlife, I will see you one day again.

#petloss

Its nearly 5 years since we lost our dear Freddie. He wasn't even 1 when he left the garden for the last time. Such a soppy loving cat that was usually scared of the outside.

#cat #tabbycat #kitten #catphoto #catphotography #petloss #photo

Urgent: Philadelphia Stolen Therapy Dog Plea After Child's Devastation

STOLEN THERAPY DOG: A Philadelphia family's child with autism is devastated after their beloved therapy dog, John Paul, was stolen. Help spread the word to reunite them! Learn more about the heartbreaking story and how vital therapy pets are.
#StolenDog #TherapyDog #Autism #Philadelphia #PetLoss

https://pupquotes.com/blog/philadelphia-stolen-therapy-dog-autism/

Dog Mourns Deceased Owner: A Heartbreaking Guide to Canine Grief

Dog mourns deceased owner in viral video. 💔 Witness the heartbreaking moment Coco realizes her owner is gone. Learn about canine grief and how to support your dog through loss. Essential insights for caring dog parents. #doggrief #petloss #dogemotions #animalgrief

https://pupquotes.com/blog/dog-mourns-deceased-owner/