“The work [of grieving] is not to remain unbroken by love and grief but to remain there, in the great brokenness, with your eyes and your heart open, refusing to look away. There is no need to transcend being human. Liberation is to be found in listening to yourself deeply and with kindness, extending the same respect to all beings. The road to a more just and equitable world begins with listening to pain. [Megan Devine, Foreward]” PainGrief And Loss Book:Opening to Grief: Finding Your Way from Loss to Peace Source: Opening to Grief: Finding Your Way from Loss to Peace
“Many people experience the loss of a pet as a more painful experience than the death of a family member or friend. For many of us, the love we share with animals is simple, pure, and unconditional, whereas our love for another human being reflects the history we have shared together--the good times and the disappointments. For many, love for a parent, a sibling, or a spouse is complex and conflicted.” Loss Of A Loved OneLoss Of A Pet Book:Opening to Grief: Finding Your Way from Loss to Peace Source: Opening to Grief: Finding Your Way from Loss to Peace