The Gentle Pause:
Pet Loss Support

Welcome to The Gentle Pause - a comforting space from Pause for Paws, created to support anyone grieving the loss of a beloved animal companion. Here you’ll find free, evidence-based articles and reflections to help you understand your grief, find small moments of peace, and begin acceptance in your own time.

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Why Grief Hurts - Understanding the Mind-Body Connection

Grief is more than sadness — it’s a full-body experience. When we lose a beloved pet, our emotions and physiology become intertwined in powerful ways. That ache in your chest, the lump in your throat, the exhaustion that lingers — these aren’t “in your head.” They’re your body’s way of expressing love and loss.

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