What Grief After Pet Loss Really Feels Like (And Why You’re Not Broken)

If you’re grieving the loss of a beloved pet, you may be feeling things you didn’t expect. You might feel like you’re falling apart. You may feel exhausted, angry, numb, or overwhelmed by waves of sadness that show up without warning.

And worst of all, you might be wondering if something is wrong with you for feeling this way.

Let me say this gently but clearly:

You’re not broken. You’re grieving.

And grieving the loss of a pet is real, valid, and often deeply painful.