Firstly, I just wanted to say I’m really sorry for being so quiet and a bit absent lately. I’ve been taking some time for myself after losing my beautiful Honey. It’s been a lot to process, and honestly, I’ve just been taking things very slowly and gently. I’ve been feeling really down and quite heartbroken, if I’m honest. She meant so much to me, and the space she’s left behind feels huge. At the same time, I keep trying to hold onto how grateful I am that I got to have her in my life at all. She gave me so much love, and I know how lucky I was to have that. I haven’t really felt up to writing or thinking too much about anything lately—my head’s just been a bit all over the place. I hope that makes sense. I’ve also been wondering how other people get through losing a pet like this. Do you have any ways of coping that helped you? Any little rituals or things you did to remember them or make it easier? I’d really appreciate hearing anything that helped, even small things. Thank you all for understanding and for being patient with me 🤍

As I’m still setting everything up here and collecting my thoughts regarding the loss of my beloved Honey, I wanted to share a book I’ve started reading about pet loss (actually bought in 2013 when I lost my darling boy, Sidney - also a yellow Labrador). I’m only a few chapters in, but it has already been incredibly comforting. Reading other people’s stories — their feelings of guilt, the “I should have done this,” or “maybe I didn’t do enough,” or “if only I had done that, could I have saved them?” — has felt so familiar. And especially that heartbreaking question so many of us carry: “Did I let them go too soon?” All of these thoughts have passed through my mind, and at times the grief has felt absolutely overwhelming. So, here's a link to the book on Amazon (Italia) for anyone wishing to check it out. https://www.amazon.it/-/en/dp/080664348X?ref_=ppx_hzod_title_dt_b_fed_asin_title_0_3 I’d also love to invite you to share about the animals who have touched your life. Whether they are still by your side or have already crossed the rainbow bridge, their stories matter. Feel free to tell us about their personalities, the funny or beautiful memories you have, or the special ways they changed your life. If you’ve experienced any synchronicities, signs, or little moments that made you feel your pet’s presence after they passed, I would love for you to share those too. Sometimes the smallest things — a dream, a feather, a familiar habit appearing out of nowhere — can bring great comfort and remind us that the bond we share with our animals never truly disappears. This is a gentle and supportive space, so please feel free to share as much or as little as you feel comfortable with. Your stories may help someone else feel less alone in their love, their memories, and their grief. 💛

Years ago I had 2 chinchillas and one of them, Max, was literally my soul mate. I often think about him and always feel that he sits on my shoulder and watches over me.