Celebrating the holidays without your best friend hurts. These tips won’t take all your emotional pain away, but they can help you cope and

The holidays can be a time of cheer, sharing gifts, and gathering with family and friends. However, for many people the holidays bring sadness, loneliness, and reflection of lost loved ones, including pets who were family members. On long, winter, holiday evenings it is common to struggle with loneliness and miss your deceased furry companion. Here are 3 tips for surviving the holidays after the loss of your pet. 1. Compassionately allow space for feelings, thoughts, and ques