A place for all the hard pet convos no one prepares you for.
Resources for every brand of grief
(even when no one died).
“Every Pet Has a TAIL to Tell”
Write to Process Loss. To Heal. To Remember.
Why write?
Write to give words to your loss.
Write to keep Connection alive.
Write to preserve the Relationship.
Write to give the heavy emotions a soft place to land.
Life with a pet can read like a memoir. As silent witnesses to a distinct chapter of our lives, their bodies are holders of memories - a living, breathing safe deposit box preserving every beautiful, tragic, and ordinary moment that threads the texture of a life. They are the keepers of former versions of ourselves and the last connection to the people and things no longer in our lives. And when they’re gone, we lose much more than their physical presence. While nothing can bring “Before” back, writing has the power to create a tangible souvenir to take with you.
Writing is accessible to everyone. No experience necessary.
This brand of writing is about the Process. Not the final product.
Not sure where to begin? Explore my guided writing prompts.
Some Unsolicited Advice...
Your words are for YOU.
Don't get stuck on formality or perfection.
It's designed to be Messy. Unfiltered. Unedited.
There is plenty of time to edit later.
Just Write.
While the memories are fresh and ripe for the picking.
Write whatever is coming up for you.
An ordinary moment. Or an extraordinary moment.
Jot down memories as they come. In order. Or in no particular order.
Use your words to capture a Version of yourself. A Time in your life.
Use a journal.
Or a laptop.
Or on the back of a flyer you dig out of the recycling bin.
Scribble captions beside photos in a scrapbook.
Write a letter. Or a series of letters.
An obituary.
But handle yourself with care.
Because Remembering can hurt.
If it feels too heavy, take a break.
Our emotional strength to Remember can shift with time.
Take along my tips to decompress after you put the pen down.
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Personalized Writing Support Services
While I understand that, like grief, writing is a deeply personal process, I also know it can stir up big emotions, and if you’re looking for extra support, I offer one-on-one mentoring to guide your process. Whether you’re new to writing, looking to deepen your practice, or just want to add support, structure, or accountability, my background as both a mental health clinician and writer informs the process.
Learn more about writing with me here.
from the blog.
On Pet Loss: How Writing Helped Me Process Grief and Preserve Memories
Writing About My Dead Dog Is Too Painful - Even So, I Keep Trying
I'm here to share my experience.
Writing is a tool that helps me process my grief.
What works for me may not work for you.
Interested in creative expression, but writing isn't your thing?
Check out Show Your Story for other ways to Tell Your TAIL.
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