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The Grief Relief Project is on Hiatus (sorta)

The Pet Loss Survival Kits were created to help pet lovers who are tangled up in pet-loss grief, as I was for so long. This “legacy project” is how I’ve chosen to honored our two pooches, Bentley & Beemer.

“If not now, when?”

That’s the screech I’m hearing from these dang “golden years”— “If not now, when?”

So which priority will I choose?

  • Door #1: Spend the next months at our second-home South African paradise, with the two-legged love of my life?

  • Door #2: Or continue granting fulltime devotion to the soul-feeding Grief Relief Project?

I feel blessed to have the option of Door #1.

Pet Loss Survival Kits won’t ship while I’m away.

But I’m not totally dusting my hands of TGRP. I’ll continue to update this site with new BLOGposts and newly discovered Resources.

Plus I’ll post more freebie GUTSY Guides on Instagram.

Check out PetLossGriefKits on Instagram.

What next?

I’ve asked The Universe to deliver a like-minded soul to whom I can hand over my inventory of trailblazing Pet Loss Survival Kits, so they can continue to make their way to pet-grievers like you. But hey, The Universe has a lot on its plate these days. So if you have any ideas, feel free to whisper in The Universe’s ear.

Your poignant reviews & personal notes have touched my heart.  

And sometimes brought me to tears. I’ve been honored to share your heartbreak. As well as your healing.

Wishing for you what I have found:
A peaceful heart filled with love and gratitude.

Elaine

While we’re away …
Here’s how the site can still help

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1. FREEBIES

  • When you don’t know what to say to a griever.

  • Help kids brave pet-loss.

 
 

2. INSTAGRAM—Guides (for FREE!)

The HEART of our SUPPORT for ADULTS is the GUTSY Guides to Grief

 

Research-based, straight-shootin’, 60-card deck of BITE-SIZE

  • thought-provoking insights [about what you’re going through]

  • action-oriented suggestions [to help you brave your loss]

Support in 5 Categories

 
 
 

  1. The Down ‘n’ Dirty of Grief (What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You)

  2. Is It Normal to Grieve “Just a Cat/Dog”? (Damn tootin’ it is!)

  3. Support System: You Ain’t Alone In This, Baby (Except Mostly You Are …)

  4. Grief Tamers: Healthier Than Denial, Bluffing (or Sex/Drugs/Rock ‘n’ Roll)

  5. Life After Death (Yours … After Theirs)

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 INSTAGRAM support for KIDS

 

ACTIVITY CARDS

  • insights for adults (to help YOU … help THEM)

  • activity suggestions to help them process their loss

  • CREATIVE PROJECT IDEAS

“Oftentimes the hands will solve a mystery that the intellect has struggled with in vain.” Carl Jung

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 Here’s the thing about GRIEF RELIEF:

You might be able to lean on others. But in the end …

It’s a DIY project.

 

3. BLOG

  • enlightening, informative POSTS for

    • GRIEVERS

    • SUPPORTERS of Adult grievers

    • Adults who want to help a KID brave the loss of a pet

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testimonial from a GRIEVER* …

“After the death of my beautiful dog, Max, a dear friend knew I was devastated. She gave me a Dog Loss Survival Kit

It supports me with

-acknowledgment & guidance
-occasional humor (thank God for humor)
-understanding, wisdom, courage

… I grieve in private.
But with the Kit, I am not alone.” Luisa

*MAKES OUR DAY to get these kinds of notes!

 

Sadly, Survival Kits Are Not Available While I’m
Frolicking on Another Continent

But here’s a quick PEEK at what will be
available WHEN I RETURN

 
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Survival Kits for ADULTS

 

Dog Loss Survival Kit
Cat Loss Survival Kit

KITS include

  • Guides to Grief

  • arts/crafts supplies—to create your
    One-of-a-Kind

  • custom-crafted birch veneer box

 
 

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Create a Made-with-Love

* Shrine (or)
 * Memory Box for cherished memorabilia (or)
* Cozy Forever Home for a little wandering spirit

 

“Art brings light to places that have remained dark.” Julia Cameron

 
 

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GUTSY Guides to Grief
Bodacious. Trailblazing. PG-13 vibe.

If soppy, sappy sentiments
aren’t putting a dent in your hurtslikeabitch ...
dish up some
sassy-kickassy, get smart and take heart

(Oh yeah, and RESEARCH-BASED and PRAGMATIC.)

60-card deck of
INSIGHTS & SUGGESTIONS

 
 

Support in 5 Categories

  1. The Down ‘n’ Dirty of Grief (What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You)

  2. Is It Normal to Grieve “Just a Cat/Dog”? (Damn tootin’ it is!)

  3. Support System: You Ain’t Alone In This, Baby (Except Mostly You Are …)

  4. Grief Tamers: Healthier Than Denial, Bluffing (or Sex/Drugs/Rock ‘n’ Roll)

  5. Life After Death (Yours … After Theirs)

 
 

also comes in

 
 

Gentle Guides to Grief

Same compassionate support
Non—cheeky
As G-rated as vanilla ice cream

(DOG & CAT versions)

 

testimonial from a FRIEND/SUPPORTER* …

“ … having lost several cats myself I knew how heartbroken Lucy was. Having run the course with notes and memorabilia, I felt impotent to help my friend. I needed a “miracle gift” that did more than sit on a shelf or get stuffed in a drawer.

I was ecstatic when I discovered The GRIEF RELIEF Project!

I gave Lucy a Cat Loss Survival Kit two months ago. No, it’s not a miracle. But the Gutsy Guides have helped her (and me!) better understand the nature of grief. They’ve helped her learn ways to salve her wounds.

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She created a beautiful memory box/spirit home to honor sweet little Rigby and that gave her great comfort.

Every time I see her now her “grief load” seems a bit lighter.

Thank you so much for creating these unique and special kits.

I’ve finally done something genuinely helpful for my friend.” Martha

*another MADE OUR DAY note!

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 Pet Loss Survival Kit for KIDS

Activity Cards

*Explore their ocean of emotions *Celebrate their prized pet *Honor shared memories

 
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CREATIVE ACTIVITIES
for the whole family

* design a storybook
* write a song
* make gifts
* and lots more …

includes CRAFTS SUPPLIES
(and lots of ideas!)

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create a
ONE-of-a-KIND

* Memory Box (or perhaps a)
* safe, cozy Forever Home for a little wandering pet-spirit

 
 

Also includes:

  • Dear Parents: About KIDS and Pet Loss

  • From The Experts: Advice to Help Grieving Kids

  • My HEART in WORDS and ART: Activity Cards for Projects With Purpose

  • LOVE in a BOX: Creating a One-of-a-Kind Keepsake

 

Childhood losses can scar us for life.
But you can help ensure that doesn’t happen to your precious wee-one.
[Or even poker-faced teens…]

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