It’s been a week since we laid Jasper to rest. Grief isn’t something to move through or get over, it’s something you learn to carry. This is a reflection on love, loss, exhaustion, and the great dane sized space he left behind.
Our bonus time has ended. This is the story of how we knew it was time, how we loved Jasper through his final moments, and how we’re learning to sit with the grief that follows.
Loving pets means eventually learning how to sit with grief. This isn’t pre-grief. This is the real thing. This is how I’m processing the pain, the memories, the silver linings, and the bonus time we’ve been given.
