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Self Care is so Important. Grief can be Exhausting!! There is a lot of crying, and sadness, and feeling empty. Self Care doesn't have to be all Spa Treatments and Walks on the beach. Do something you enjoy. It can be for 5 minutes or over an hour. You can be on your own or with a friend or family member that you trust. Take Care of yourselves xxx #selfcare #grieving #petloss

At Least... we say it all to often following a loss. Anything that begins with “At least...” like, "At least they didn’t suffer," or, "At least it was a quick death," isn't helpful to a grieving person. I didn’t realise I was saying it too, until it was pointed out to me. Now I am more mindful about using those words. Rather than ‘At Least now he is in a better place” Try, “What’s one of your favourite memories of him?” The ‘At Least’ statements do actually come out of a conc

Today has been a hard day. Working at a Vet clinic it is not uncommon to see animals who have been injured in accidents. The definition of an Accident is “an unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally”. It is hard not to feel guilty or play the ‘what if’ game. But we have to remember when accidents occur, they are not always preventable. Be kind to yourself and avoid the blame game. Your pet loved you and they wouldn’t want you hurting over something t