@mediumbritta: Why does pet loss and pet grief hit so differently? Because the love from a soul pet is often one of the most consistent forms of unconditional love we experience. Every day, their presence gives us comfort. Their greeting. Their touch. Their eyes. Their routines. Simply having them beside us can help us feel safe, connected, and loved. That bond also supports feel-good chemicals and hormones in the body, including oxytocin, dopamine, and serotonin. Then your cherished pet passes. Emotionally, you are grieving the loss of that unconditional physical connection. And physiologically, your body is also adjusting to the sudden absence of many of the daily experiences that helped create those feelings of comfort and regulation. That is one reason pet grief can feel so overwhelming and physical. You are not only missing your pet. Your heart, nervous system, routines, and body are all adjusting to a completely different world without their physical presence. The love did not disappear. But your body is learning how to experience that love in a new way. #petloss #petgrief #soulpet #petlosssupport #griefhealing

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