263 - Why Losing My Cat Hurt More Than Losing My Dad

Barb Knows Best by Michelle Maros & Barb Schmidt

Jun 23, 202600:40:19Education

Grief doesn't disappear, it changes form. After losing her beloved cat Charlotte at nearly 20 years old, Michelle was surprised by just how deeply the loss affected her. While it didn't mirror the grief she experienced a...

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