i'm trained as a grief counselor, and specialize in "unsanctioned" grief--which includes pets, gay/lesbian relationships, foster children leaving, miscarriage, etc.
there was one study done where people were asked what the appropriate amount of time one should mourn for a parent. the answer???? (this still blows me away) TEN HOURS. so we expect people to understand about our furkids?????? -- MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892
