Griefy friends

A Pet Grief Support Community

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In Honor of

Mia, Mama Mia, Lady, Freight Train

June 2008-April 2024

Sammy, Samuel, Sam the Man, Amigo

November 2014-August 2024

Who is Griefy Friends?

Hello, I’m Delia, founder of Griefy Friends and dog mom to two angels, Sammy and Mia. Mia peacefully passed in April 2024, while Sammy passed away suddenly and tragically in August 2024. During my grief journey, I attended various pet grief support groups and grief chats. Most last one hour, and when the meeting’s over, you’re back in reality feeling the heaviness alone. I found there is a huge disconnect between fellow grievers because we have no way to directly contact each other if we want to build a deeper connection. You can pay to join a community, but I don’t believe you should have to pay to build friendships.

I’d give anything to have Sammy and Mia back, but I know they’re still with me in spirit. Their love has led me to create Griefy Friends, a peer-to-peer community for pet parents who have lost their beloved companions and need to be seen, heard, and understood. We are pet parents who know, deep in our hearts, that pets are family. Losing them is just as painful, and our grief deserves space.

Griefy Friends mission is to build connections, normalize pet grief, and support one another in ways that most support groups often can't. I say 'we, our, and us' because I know Sammy and Mia are still beside me, inspiring every step of this journey. Their love lives on.

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Why peer-to-peer grief support is beneficial.

Less Intimidating

We’re a peer-to-peer support group, not grief professionals or doctors, and that’s really important to acknowledge. We know that for some, therapy or counseling can feel intimidating or not the right fit. We’re here to create a space where you can connect with other pet parents who have lost a loved one, people who truly understand what you're going through.
Comfort and Validation

Peer-to-peer support can be incredibly powerful. Maybe the big group sessions or the one-on-one meetings with professionals aren’t enough. It’s not for everyone, and we get that. Sometimes, you just want to chat with someone over coffee or virtually who’s been through it, too. Plus, private sessions can be expensive, which is why we want to offer something that’s accessible.
Shared Experience

This space isn’t about offering advice or fixing things, it’s about offering a compassionate ear. Sometimes, all you need is to vent about a bad day or talk about the moments when the grief feels overwhelming. Maybe you stayed up all night, heart heavy with grief, feeling the absence of your pet in every corner of your home or perhaps you find yourself looking for them, expecting them to come bounding through the door, even though you know they won’t. Maybe it’s the pain of hearing others tell you to "move on" after just a few weeks or months, as if your love and bond didn’t matter.
Empathy Over Expertise

The emotional connection between people who have experienced similar losses can feel more authentic and comforting than advice or techniques from professionals. Our conversations don’t end at one hour. You can chat for as long as you need.
Inspiration and Hope

Connecting with others who have navigated their grief journey can inspire hope and remind you that healing is possible. Seeing others move through their grief can help you feel more confident in your own process. Remember, there is no timeline for grief. We’re doing as best we can.
Practical Tips & Coping Strategies

Peer supporters can share what has worked for them, offering coping strategies and insights that are grounded in real-life experience. What worked for one person might help you too. We’ll also have community activities and offer workshops to help us process our emotions.