Grieving a loss of a friend is a long and daunting journey. One of the most challenging parts of the situation is that many people, including family and friends, don’t understand what you are going through. Even individuals who have animals don’t see their companions as family. Unsupportive, toxic comments from close family members are especially painful and create a sense of loneliness and depression.
Look for people who you feel safe with.
Accept your feelings and allow yourself to process your sorrow. Remember that grieving your departed friend is normal. Animals love us unconditionally and share good and challenging times with us. We have situations when no one seems to understand, including people we love and trust. Your cat, dog, turtle, or horse will not let you down at moments when the rest of the world turns its back on you.
Not surprising that when you suddenly tragically lose your companion, your life turns upside down. You are entitled to your feelings and have a right to your emotions. The process may take a long time, months, and years.
Your grief doesn’t go away over time as you continue your journey. Instead, your life evolves and grows around the sorrow of loss. You gradually learn to live with your grief and will always hold your loved one in your heart.
Use the right resources.
I found that some grief support resources actually didn’t work well. Although articles and websites may intend to comfort you, the sources would reinforce the loss and create a feeling of desperation. That’s what happened to me when I decided to read an article from a reputable website. Advise to accept and move on didn’t work. In addition to crying, becoming profoundly depressed, and feeling desperate, I was losing hope.
Animal Communication.
Since Marley’s passing, I felt his presence. I knew his physical body was no longer alive, but I sensed him around. I saw his shadows in the family room and heard his paw steps on the stairs. One morning, I was crying and thinking of him on the way to work. After a few minutes of talking to Marley, I felt peace and comfort. My boy healed my soul and consoled my sorrow.
For weeks, I was tirelessly looking for the answers. I read books, looked through websites, and attended support groups. Marley and I were so close and had so much love for each other. I refused the idea of losing my boy and knew that our life-long bond and devotion could not end.
During my research, I discovered animal communication, the natural ability to send and receive information intuitively. Animal communication works similarly to our ability to feel that someone is around, even though we don’t know the person is there. Another example is a job interview when you feel unsettled before the interviewer begins talking to you.
You may be a well-adjusted and spiritually advanced individual. The loss can be extremely devastating and challenge the most confident belief system. I grew up in a materialistic world and learned to believe in what I can physically see. Although I was generally open to spiritual ideas, the thought of communicating with animals energetically was too outside of the box.
I got across a YouTube channel of an animal communicator Danielle MacKinnon. The author’s original, intelligent, easy-to-follow videos have begun my life-line and saved me from all-consuming depression. Danielle explains deep, complex concepts in a friendly, delicate manner and always brings out the light.
I started reading books and watching more YouTube videos about animal communication. According to the practitioners, a soul continues to live after physical death, and we can deepen our relationships with the animals who passed over. The literature indicates that everyone has an innate ability to connect intuitively with live animals and animals on the other side.
Animal communication changed my life and perspective on life and death. I decided to take an animal communication class, read books and follow my favorite practitioners online. I believe Marley is still watching over me and guiding me through my life.
Be Present for Other Animals.
When we grieve our beloved animals, we may experience depression and withdraw from our daily routines. It is crucial to remain present for the other animals in the household. No matter how hard it is to keep going, the rest of the family needs your love and attention. Talk to the other animals about your friend who passed over.
If your dog used to frequent walks, try to keep their routine and walk with the dog as close to normal as possible. Ask your family and friends for help with caring for your animals. Sometimes co-workers and neighbors are willing to help.
Adopting another animal is a sensitive and personal matter. However, consider that giving a home and love to an animal is not a replacement for your beloved companion. Look at a new dog, a cat, or a bird as an addition to your family.