a photo reel of Jernee as a puppy & a poem
it’s still grief
no one prepares you
for the ache you’ll feel
each time digital
“memories” pop
into view… the love
lost will always be
found.
grieving a deceased
pet is often frowned
upon–not
recognized or
centered as a
genuine loss. and I
wonder, how can you
categorize death into
a hierarchy?
pain is pain is pain
is pain.
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I am on Substack as well. Poking the Bear’s Belly for Fun is a place of healing, as I discuss recent events related to my previous place of employment, including racism and discrimination, the growth I experienced after resigning from that company, and the foibles and overall experiences of life. I welcome your visit.
A Cornered Gurl 
❤
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Grieving is an important part of the package of life.
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Yes, it is. Either we’re going to learn from it and grow or be defeated by it, and I am here to tell you, I do not intend to be defeated by it. Not in the least. 🙏🏾💙
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You made me cry with this one…the pain is real 💕.
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That was not my intention, but I apprreciate you connecting with it as much as you did. I can only imagine the very thought of something fatal happening to Swae probably gets a few tears falling from your eyes. I appreciate you being here. Thank you.
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Very much so…these little beings have a way of touching our souls. I cry at posts of them being mistreated or alone too.
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Oh, yes! That’s me as well, or I get extremely angry because all they want and need is love.
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BIG hugs 🤗
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I appreciate the hugs. I truly do. *Big hugs* back.
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There’s a name for this—disenfranchised grief. It’s where people think your grief is not valid. I’m here to continue telling you it is ❤
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Thank you for making me aware of the proper term, Kathy. I truly appreciate that. Now I know what to call it when I am approached with it again. And thank you for everything else. 💙💛💜
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You’re welcome, my dear ❤
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We still see, and occasionally trip over, our cats!
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🙏🏾🩵 They will always be with us. Pets are family.
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Oh yes, indeed!
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There really is no hierarchy, some days it hurts less and some days more but you never fully get over the loss.
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🙏🏾🩵 Facts, love. Exactly.
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True dat
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She was always photogenic trE! 🤗 You can’t help but to smile, even through her blossoming years of change! 🥰💞🙏🏼
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She DEF was photogenic. Thank you! I miss that sweet face!
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I know what you mean trE! 🤗
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Pain is pain and loss is loss.
Hugs trE 🫂🙏🫂
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*Big hugs* 🙏🏾🩵
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Thank you trE 🙏🤗
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Of course, you’re most welcome!
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