If you’re grieving the loss of a beloved companion animal and feel unseen or misunderstood, you are not alone. Your grief is real, valid, and deserving of care, and you don’t have to navigate this pain without support. This book will help you feel understood, supported, and less alone as you move through this profound loss. The death of a beloved companion animal can shake the foundations of your daily life and inner world, and the depth of this bond—and the pain of its loss—is often overlooked or minimized. Many grieving pet parents find themselves without the understanding or support they need. This book acknowledges the significance of your loss and offers a space where your grief is understood, validated, and met with compassion. Written by Dr. Julianne Corbin, who holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and is recognized as a leading expert on the human–animal bond and companion animal loss, this heartfelt book offers the understanding and gentle guidance often missing from traditional grief resources. Drawing on more than twenty years of clinical experience, scholarly research, and her own personal journey with companion animal loss, Dr. Corbin walks beside you with tenderness and clarity. This book is more than information; it is a compassionate presence, a safe place to land, and a steady guide during one of life’s most painful transitions. Her work has supported countless grieving pet parents seeking comfort and a place to feel seen and heard. Grounded in personal understanding and decades of clinical work, it provides a steady framework for navigating the emotional terrain of grief. Each chapter weaves together therapeutic insights, real-life stories, and reflective guidance to help you understand your grief and feel less alone. Thoughtful reflection invitations help you honor your bond, explore your emotions, and express what may be difficult to share. With warmth and expertise, Dr. Corbin addresses common myths about pet loss, validates the depth of this grief, and offers practical tools to support healing. Inside this book, you’ll find gentle guidance, therapeutic tools, and a safe space to honor your grief: A compassionate exploration of the human–animal bond and why losing a companion animal can be one of the most heart‑wrenching losses we can experience. - A keepsake collection of reflective prompts to help you honor your relationship —from welcoming your companion into your life to the sorrow of saying goodbye. - A clear overview of the stages of companion animal loss, along with supportive strategies to help you cope with the emotional waves that follow loss. - Guided moments of reflection throughout each chapter to help you express your feelings, deepen your understanding, and move through grief at your own pace. - Heartfelt ideas for memorializing your beloved companion , allowing you to keep their memory alive in meaningful ways. - Inspiring real-life stories from others who have walked this path , reminding you that your grief is shared, understood, and never something you must carry alone. - Additional reflections that address the unique complexities of companion animal loss and offer compassionate, research‑informed support. Above all, this book reminds you that the love you shared endures—unchanged by time, distance, or loss. As you move through your grief, may you find solace in your memories, strength in your healing, and comfort in knowing that your companion’s presence will always live within your heart. You don’t have to walk this path alone; this book will walk beside you, gently and steadily, offering understanding when the world feels too quiet. Your grief matters, your love matters, and you deserve a place where both are honored. "Inspired by personal experience and professional wisdom, Dr. Corbin truly understands what it is like to experience the death of a beloved companion anima l and is able to communicate this understanding into a well written, thoughtful, and professional resource for those grieving the death of a pet. This book and interactive journal is a trifecta of personal, clinical and research experience and knowledge in one amazing package. A one of a kind gem that is a must read by anyone who has experienced the loss of a companion animal" - Erin B. Bark and Heart Inc. "Grab a Pen, Some Tissues and Let the Healing Begin..". Dr. Corbin's ability to weave an empathic stance and personal experience into a book that is also informed by clinical and research experience on the Human-Animal Bond and Pet Loss is a rare gift not often seen. And I Love You Still... A Thoughtful Guide and Remembrance Journal for Healing the Loss of a Pet is a must have resource for those interested in understanding the complexities of companion animal loss as well as a cathartic journal for releasing painful emotions." - Christine C., Founder Pet Love and Bereavement Network (PLBN) " This gem of a book is for anyone looking for help coping with the loss of a pet