Animal Companion Loss (Pet) Grief Support Group

**What This Is:** This is a space for anyone who has lost an animal companion – whether it was yesterday or many years ago – and still feels the grips of grief. This is a safe space for sharing that grief with people who understand and can relate to the feelings. In our society, the grief that comes from an animal companion loss can be diminished and dismissed. Please know, though, that the grief is real, raw, and beautiful and that it is so big because of the big and small ways they were integrated into our daily lives and our habits. I welcome you to join us, to gently explore all the feelings – grief, sadness, anger, guilt, shame, fear, numbness, relief, loneliness, acceptance, and so much more. In this group we will support one another by our presence and with our words. Please arrive within 5 minutes of the start time so as not to interrupt vulnerable sharing. After 6:35pm ET, the virtual doors will be closed and no new attendees will be admitted. **Where:** This group will start at 6:30 PM EST and run to 7:30 PM EST on Zoom. Zoom Meeting Link: [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81240932844?pwd=M3PrHDe8MYsuwqBN91am1k8iQilbJf.1](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81240932844?pwd=M3PrHDe8MYsuwqBN91am1k8iQilbJf.1) Please join a few minutes early to ensure no technical issues. **When:** Every Second Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM. **How:** Zoom Meeting Link: [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81240932844?pwd=M3PrHDe8MYsuwqBN91am1k8iQilbJf.1](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81240932844?pwd=M3PrHDe8MYsuwqBN91am1k8iQilbJf.1) Please join a few minutes early to ensure no technical issues. **What to Bring:** A picture that you may want to share of your beloved companion animal Anything that is weighing on your heart in relationship to your loss A journal and a pen to jot down any insights or a-ha moments Anything else to create a cozy atmosphere! Whether it's a warm drink, a stuffed animal, blankets, or comforting scents. **To RSVP, please donate $5 via Venmo or Paypal. Information below:** The cost is $5.00 per meeting and you may pay via Venmo (@Animal-Chaplain-Jess): [https://account.venmo.com/u/Animal-Chaplain-Jess](https://account.venmo.com/u/Animal-Chaplain-Jess) OR Paypal: [https://paypal.me/animalchaplainjess](https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/my/profile) If you have difficulty joining, please email Jess Hoffman at [email protected] or call / text 812-236-5341