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Pet Loss and the Grieving Brain
An empty bowl, a quiet room, a familiar routine interrupted,,,grief often meets us in ordinary moments. After losing Rosie, I explore how the brain learns the presence of those we love, why their absence can feel so profound, and how understanding grief can help us offer ourselves patience.