Losing Your Dog: A Therapist Explains Why It Hurts So Much — and How to Cope скачать в хорошем качестве

Losing Your Dog: A Therapist Explains Why It Hurts So Much — and How to Cope

Losing a beloved dog can feel unbearable. The silence in the house, the routines that suddenly disappear, and the depth of the pain can leave you wondering if what you’re feeling is “normal.” In this compassionate conversation, I speak with Gemma Ridge, a therapist who specialises in pet loss, about why this grief cuts so deeply — and why it deserves to be taken seriously. We talk about: Why pet loss can hurt as much as losing a human loved one The emotions many people feel but rarely talk about (guilt, loneliness, emptiness) Why society often underestimates pet grief — and how that affects healing What actually helps when you’re trying to cope day to day after your dog has died If you’ve lost a dog, or you’re supporting someone who has, this interview is here to help you feel less alone — and to remind you that your grief is real, valid, and worthy of care. Feel free to share in the comments: What do you miss most about your dog? To get in touch with Gemma - https://gemmaridge.com/ 0:00 Introduction 7:00 Is This Normal? 16:30 Guilt, Doubt and Second Guessing 26:11 The Moment You Come Home (after saying goodbye) 37:17 Feeling Like Others "Don't Get It" 40:28 First Days and Weeks (including rituals and self care) 57:45 What To Do With Your Dog's "Stuff" 1:03:10 When Grief Feels Stuck 1:15:07 The One Thing You Want People to Know and Closing Thoughts #seniordogs #petloss #griefsupport #petlossgrief #dogloss #sayinggoodbye #greypawsandall 🛒 Products My Senior Dogs Loved (affiliate links): • Puzzle toy: https://amzn.to/421VrKx • Kong: https://amzn.to/4hJItXD • Bath/Massage brush: https://amzn.to/4hNuOyL • Support sling: https://amzn.to/42mK2X6 • Pee pads: https://amzn.to/426khJ9 • Sweater: https://prf.hn/l/JpNQXxb/ • Coat: https://prf.hn/l/PlyZjZA/