30/07/2025
What is death, really?
How do you honor a pet who has passed?
In the last two months, three friends’ beloved animals passed on, my Animal Reiki teacher’s dog “transitioned back to spirit” (as she beautifully said). This week, my dad returned from Madagascar and shared “Famadihana” tradition with us. And lastly, two days ago posted a video about grieving a pet.
These moments made me realize how little we talk about death, even though it’s one of the most natural parts of life. Everyone’s perception of death is different, but many of us have stories like pets suddenly “going to the farm to live with other companions” , basically parents hiding death from us. As adults, I wonder if we really know how to navigate grief, our own or someone else’s?
