According to a study by Adams, etc. in 2000 with 177 participants, 30% of pet owners experienced severe grief from losing their pet, while the remaining participants reported some impact with loss of their pets whether it was emotional, physical, or even social. People are impacted by pet grief as we often consider them a part of the family.

This is a topic most don’t want to think about, let alone talk about. However, that may be some of the problem. Not only is it important to acknowledge the problem, but educating yourself on signs and symptoms of poor mental health and suicide risk behaviors can help minimize the loss of life. If you know a child, in any capacity, this post is for you.

Have you ever wondered why we are the way we are or why we react the way we do to certain situations? Why you feel ready to book a one-way ticket halfway across the world when it feels like there is a threat to your relationship, you suddenly freeze when you hear your parents yelling in the next room, or notice yourself having an abreaction to a topic that reminds you of something that happened to you when you were a child? If you’re reading this, I’m guessing you have asked yourself something similar?!