The death of a pet is horribly painful, and tonight I am feeling that heavy grief. My mum called this evening to tell me our family dog died today. If you don’t own a pet, then it’s likely you won’t understand what it is to love an animal as part of your family. This daft…
Tag: Dogs
Emotional hangover
I’ve been finding it difficult to start writing recently. That’s not because I have nothing to say. I think I’ve just shut down and cut off. That felt like the best way to get through Christmas, and it also often happens when I’ve got a therapy break. I have an unsettling sense that I’m only…
Painting, kayaking, CoDA, nightmares, cats, dogs and emergency vets…
It’s been an eventful weekend. I’m pleased I could do it, after being walloped by a throat infection during the week. I’d been really looking forward to a hen party on Saturday and I knew I’d need energy for it. My friend who’s getting married is a triathlete. Most of her friends are too and…
A happy trip to town
I felt intrepid on Friday, embarking on the journey to London with my train-phobic dog. As I expected, she was completely terrified of the trains and then the traffic and buses in town. Ironically, we saw a little brave mouse at the bus stop outside Waterloo, scuttling around our feet as bold as brass. It…
7 days sober
When I woke up today, I thought about this time last week. Seven days ago I woke up on a cardiac ward, attached to an IV and heart monitors. Last night, I had the first full, non-medicated sleep I have had in so many weeks. It left me feeling strengthened. I was so relieved to…
Nature doesn’t cheat
I woke up feeling optimistic today. I went straight out for a beautiful cold and misty walk with the dog. Her boundless enthusiasm and joy at playing with any other dog she meets are a delight every single day. She’s just happy to be alive. Yesterday I met Brian Blessed. That’s a bit off topic,…
blackspotsite 