I remember when my horse died in about 1989 - I'd had her for about 28 years. A friend - a social worker in private counseling practice - had no clue about it - she said "explain to me how you can be sad about a horse dying". I was in shock. I suppose it was a legitimate question, but it just overwhelmed me.
It's hard, the non-traditional losses... glad to know you specialize in that area.
Gloria
At 01:03 PM 4/30/2005, you wrote:
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
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