This week, I had to put my 12-year-old dog down. The grief in this episode is specific to losing a pet. It’s therapeutic for me to share everything that I learned about grief in the last few weeks:How grief brought my husband and I closerHow grief feels like mental gymnasticsNavigating tough conversations: when is the right time to put a dog down?Coping mechanisms and how I managed my griefTrying to turn my grief into gratitude The biggest lesson was that I had to learn how to manage my grief because I still had to be a mom. Even though my world felt paused, life still moves around me and I have to show up. Thanks for listening and if you had to go through the process of putting a dog down, I am so sorry and I know how hard it hurts.Support the showConnect with Lina on @linaforrestal on InstagramFollow the @newmamaspodcast on InstagramRead Lina's Blog: www.linaforrestal.comSupport the Show: Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newmamaspodcast)