Losing a beloved pet can leave an emptiness that words cannot describe. But what happens when we still hear their footsteps, dream about them, or feel their presence long after they've gone?

In Part Two of "The Empty Leash," Marilyn Burns, M.S., L.P.C.C., explores the deeper psychological and spiritual dimensions of pet loss.

Why do we sometimes grieve our pets more intensely than people? Why can losing an animal awaken grief from earlier losses? And what do we make of those mysterious moments when we think we hear a familiar bark, the squeak of a favorite toy, or the sound of little paws crossing the floor?

Through compassionate insights into attachment, memory, guilt, and the grieving brain, Marilyn reminds us that there is no timetable for grief and no need to apologize for loving an animal so deeply.

Whether you find comfort in psychology, spirituality, or simply the memories you cherish, this episode offers understanding, reassurance, and hope.

The leash may be empty. The favorite chair may be quiet. But the love remains.

Hope After Loss: Conversations on Grief with Marilyn Burns, M.S., L.P.C.C.

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For additional support, hope and healing, you can explore my books, including Lost No More: A Mother's Spiritual Journey Through Her Son's Addiction, Where Are You, God?, and Now I Lay Him Down To Rest.

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