The loss of a horse comes with complicated emotions. If you’ve had to take the hard decision to put a horse to sleep, your grieving process may start from that moment. You may feel guilty or angry or worry you’ve made the wrong choice. These feelings are all normal.
Coping With the Loss of a Horse
Expressing your emotions is a very productive way to understand and manage them. It is a vital step in the healing process. There are several ways to go about this:
- speak to a professional. Bereavement counsellors understand the complex emotions that surround grief, and can help you process them. Many specialise in pet bereavement.
- keep a diary. Writing down your feelings lets you express yourself without feeling self-conscious. As time goes by you will find your entries focus more on happy memories than your emotional upheaval.
- chat to a friend or family member. Talking to someone you can trust and feel comfortable wiht helps you release some the feelings that build up, particularly immediately after your horse’s passing.
Knowing that you’re not alone and that you aren’t being irrational takes the pressure off you feeling you need to be okay right away. Talking to someone who has gone through the same thing can provide you with a huge amount of comfort.
Heavenly Pastures Horse Cremation Service
Nobody wants to think of losing their companion, but the day must come when every horse has to move on. Whether the worst has happened and you need support or you are planning for the future to make the inevitable less of a burden, Heavenly Pastures Horse Cremations are here to help you with horse cremation services in the North West – covering the counties of Lancashire, Merseyside and Cheshire. We give you the space to grieve as our equine end of life service takes care of the practical arrangements so you have the space to grieve.
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