Not therapy. Just five questions to sit with once a week, for as long as they're useful. Photocopy as needed.
Week of:
Weeks since we said goodbye:
1. What came up this week that I wasn't expecting?
2. When did I feel their absence most this week?
3. What memory of them made me smile or feel grateful this week?
4. How am I taking care of myself right now? What do I need more of?
5. One thing I want to say to them, if I could:
There is no correct way to grieve a pet. There is no timeline you should be following. If your grief feels too heavy to carry alone, a grief counselor can help — and many specialize in pet loss. Our resources page lists several free support lines.