How to Survive the Loss of a Pet: Comforting Tools and Practices to Embrace Your Grief and Heal Your Broken Heart

by Cheryl Richardson (Author, Narrator)

How to honor the life of your animal companion and navigate the journey of grief, acceptance, and renewal after they pass

They delight us, comfort us, make us laugh, and give us their unreserved love … so it breaks our hearts when we have to say goodbye to the animals in our lives. “When we lose a pet, we lose a companion who has been woven into the fabric of our everyday lives,” says Cheryl Richardson. “When we’re grieving, extreme self-care is the order of the day.” With How to Survive the Loss of a Pet , this bestselling author offers guidance and comfort for anyone struggling with the passing of a beloved animal companion.

The bond we share with the animals in our lives is pure, uncomplicated, and powerful―which can leave us unprepared for how intense our feelings of grief are when they pass. In these original audio sessions, Richardson helps you take each step of the grieving process at a pace that’s right for you. Drawing from her lifelong expertise in self-care and her personal experiences of grief, she

• Calming breathing exercises, self-care meditations, and practices to fully feel and then release grief in your body
• How to respect your unique journey of grief without timetables or expectations
• Guidance for helping your friends and family understand your needs
• Knowing when to say goodbye to your furry friend, rituals for honoring them, and making room for new love to blossom

“Grief, if we embrace it, opens our heart,” she explains. “In life and in death, our pets can be our greatest teachers about the healing power of love.” How to Survive the Loss of a Pet is an insightful, sensitive, and heart-opening guide to what can be the most difficult―yet also the most profound―experience we share with our animal companions.

Genres: Nonfiction, Audiobook

3 pages, Audio CD

Published April 19, 2022

About the author

Cheryl Richardson is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of several books including: Take Time for Your Life, Life Makeovers, Stand Up for Your Life, The Unmistakable Touch of Grace, The Art of Extreme Self Care, You Can Create an Exceptional Life (with Louise Hay), and her new book, Waking Up in Winter: In Search of What Really Matters at Midlife. Her work has been covered widely in the media including The Today Show, CBS This Morning, New York Times, USA Today, Good Housekeeping, and O Magazine. Cheryl was also the team leader for the Lifestyle Makeover Series on the Oprah Winfrey Show and she accompanied Ms. Winfrey on the "Live Your Best Life" nationwide tour. You can visit her at CherylRichardson.com as well as on Facebook at: Facebook.com/cherylrichardson, and you can follow her on Twitter and Instagram under the user name: coachoncall.

Reviews

[Dana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Grief is not easy but this helped.

[ΛNNΞ · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was exactly the book I needed after I lost my beloved 21 year old cat. I was heartbroken and this book was exactly what I needed as I navigated the sometimes overwhelming grief that I experienced. It is gentle and wise ... her voice is particularly soothing and easy to listen to. The information and tools were helpful even though some of it was a little more hokey than I am comfortable with. Everyone grieves differently and I found that I was able to take what I needed and skim over things that weren't as helpful. The first 2 chapters in particular were really helpful. Overall, this is a really good book about grief ... I can see it being helpful for other types of grief beyond pet loss. I will revisit this one for sure!