Trauma has a strange way of convincing us that we're responsible for every storm around us. From constant apologies to broken sleep, night terrors, and the need for noise in an empty room, I'm beginning to recognize the difference between navigating the storm and believing I caused it.
Tag: dogs
Nala Was the Bestest Girl
Nala got three more years after what could have been her last day. They weren't nearly enough. This is goodbye to a dog who survived a difficult beginning, found her pack, learned to trust, and was loved until her very last breath.
It’s Just a Dog… Bullshit.
Service dogs aren't "just dogs." They're partners, protectors, lifelines, and family. This is for Luka, Ranger, and everyone who has loved one.
Nobody Is Watching
After years of worrying what everyone else thought, I made a surprising discovery: most people are too busy dealing with their own lives to pay much attention to mine. Oddly enough, that's one of the most freeing things I've ever learned.