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Priceless Faith-Based Tips for Your Grieving Heart
Here to Equip Your Grief & Healing Journey
with Perseverance, Resilience, Grit, & Grace.
Rachel Shirley
3 min read
Coping with the Loss of a Beloved Pet: Faith-Based Strategies
As many of my clients do, I have found that faith-based coping strategies can be a vital source of comfort when navigating pet loss.
Rachel Shirley
1 min read
Pet Loss Grief Journey: Week 10 - God's Healing
Inviting God into your healing process will be the one thing that changes everything!
Rachel Shirley
2 min read
Hard Loss - Pet Loss - The Best Dog in the World is Now in Heaven
Today, 8 weeks after his death, I continue to have a heart posture of gratitude that our Heavenly Father gave me my sweet boy to experience
Rachel Shirley
3 min read
Understanding Your Pet Loss Anticipatory Grief Journey
Sometimes, you must remember your significant role during your sweet ones' final days, the unknown amount left here on earth.
Rachel Shirley
1 min read
Christian Pet Loss Podcast Interview: His Heartbeat with Sue Corl and Rachel Shirley
My friend Sue Corl and I recently had a great conversation on her podcast about pet loss and all things related to pet loss grief.
Rachel Shirley
4 min read
Faith and Pet Loss Grief: Embracing the Gift of Acceptance.
The Gift of Acceptance in Pet Loss Grief - Pet Loss And Divine Healing - Rachel Shirley You might ask, why is the word gift in the same...
Rachel Shirley
1 min read
Christian Pet Loss Grief Podcast Interview with Rev. Jocelyn Jones and Rachel Shirley
Faith on the Journey with Rev. Jocelyn Jones is an excellent resource for Bible-based trauma healing, and I'm honored to share this pet...
Rachel Shirley
1 min read
Christian Pet Loss Podcast Interview: Excellent Resource for Learning about God's Faithfulness in Our Grief.
- "Because every shattered heart needs to know they're not alone" ~ Sherrie Beloved friends, it's a pleasure to introduce you to my new...
Rachel Shirley
3 min read
Pet Loss Grief and The Healing Power of Honesty: Releasing Unhealthy Thoughts in Your Grief.
Woman looking into mirror-honest in grief Embracing Honesty in Pet Loss Grief If you're like me, the flood of "what-ifs" and "should...
Rachel Shirley
1 min read
Christian Pet Loss Podcast Interview: Qualified: Lessons in Loss: A Great Podcast and Resource for Death, Loss, and Grief.
Michelle Heaton, host of the "Qualified: Lessons in Loss" podcast, spoke with Pet Loss Grief Coach and Author Rachel Shirley about pet loss.
Rachel Shirley
2 min read
Deep Sadness and Anticipatory Grief as My Dog's Health Slips Away
Tears run down my face as I write this message to you, knowing this message is just one of many to come. I'm experiencing an enormous...
Rachel Shirley
3 min read
Finding Hope Through the Pain: Navigating Pet Loss Grief
My Beloved Friend: Losing a beloved pet can be an incredibly painful and challenging experience. Our sweet ones become cherished members...
Rachel Shirley
3 min read
Finding Solace in Faith: Christian Self-Care During Pet Loss Grief
As you may know so well, losing your beloved pet can bring about a deep sense of loss and sadness. As Christians, we must remember that...
Rachel Shirley
2 min read
Managing Our Emotions and Life After Pet Loss, One Day at A Time
Just as the sun comes up every 24 hours, so will your love, gratitude, respect, and honor for the relationship you had with your sweet one.
Rachel Shirley
2 min read
Pet Loss Support: I'm Just Like You...Grieving The Loss of My Beloved Pet
I'm overwhelmed, missing my sweet Winston as the tears uncontrollably run down my face. Today is the day I decorated our Christmas tree.
Rachel Shirley
2 min read
Pet Loss ~ Memories for Life
Pet Loss Support. When the love of your life goes to heaven, your memories will never die.
Rachel Shirley
1 min read
We know that Nothing Will Replace our Beloved Pet After the Loss.
Working with fellow pet parents and being one myself, there's a common belief that nothing will ever replace the loss of our beloved pet...
Rachel Shirley
2 min read
Pet Loss Grief Support: How to Honor Your Story
Pet Loss Grief Support: Paying honor to a life once lived by remembering the lessons your beloved pet taught you.
Rachel Shirley
2 min read
Pet Loss Support: It's Not Too Late to Cry
Pet Loss: A good cry can awaken healing within your soul. Allowing yourself to cry is one of the most loving things you can do for yourself.
Rachel Shirley
2 min read
Pet Loss Grief: This is Real
The love you share with your beloved pet is real, regardless of what non-pet parents say.
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