The Pain of Pet Loss

Pet loss is an incredibly common—and deeply painful—kind of grief. Last Thanksgiving, we said goodbye to our sweet dog, Poe, a blue-nosed pit bull we rescued five years ago from a kill shelter in South LA.Poe brought so much joy, peace, and comfort into our lives, especially after the loss of my dad. Even when you know your pet won’t live forever, nothing truly prepares you for the heartbreak when they’re gone.In this episode, I share my personal experience with losing Poe—what it was like facing his health complications, the weight of that grief, and how we eventually opened our hearts to love another little companion. I also reflect on the similarities and differences between losing a parent and losing a pet.If you’ve experienced the loss of a beloved animal, I hope this episode brings you comfort, validates your grief, and reminds you that you’re not alone.You shouldn't have to navigate grief alone. Let's stay connected: 🎶 Listen to my music (Griefy Pop for your heavy heart):https://open.spotify.com/track/6KojoR...📱 Follow along on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/newellamusic📱 Follow along on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@newellamusic