The way I LOLLED at the end 😂 My dog is currently my favourite child because he's the only one whose needs I fully understand -he just wants love and is then happyhappyhappy... ;-)
I love that you link emotional suppression and avoidance to a defence strategy. It’s really validating as it’s something I’ve been saying to the autie kids I’ve been supporting over the years. Trying to explore with them how to feel their feelings in a safe way, something which is not cut and paste. It’s different for each person I’m working with and it’s a journey to find what works.
Whenever I read anything by you I always resonate with it so much. You convey inner thoughts so very well. I appreciate you.
Howling with laughter at this. All the way through I was thinking that this is how I feel about my beloved cat. I’ve only just admitted to myself that this little floof is actually my best friend. Then you end with fuck cats and I’m full belly laughing.
Completely resonate with this! The love I have for my dog can be overwhelming at times due to how much love and reassurance and companionship she has shown me. But I wouldn't be without her.
Funny (true) story! I went to an Edinburgh Fringe show a few years ago when we had to anonymously put the last thing we had typed into Google in a hat.
Hahah this is brilliant. I was talking to one of my kids last night about whether we should start a ‘life lessons from our dog’ TikTok. This was as she was lying giving them a big cuddle and just so obviously experiencing pure bliss. She is ALWAYS up for adventure and she is so happy to be with us. AND she senses other people’s feelings just like we do.
I would completely watch that! (If i was on TikTok🙂) My dog who is 11 now helped my son (who is 24 now) through some tricky times. They have such a special bond. My dog has learned how to make the person she is with at that moment feel like her most important human, its a gift!
Well isn’t this apt 😪 I miss my boy so much. Thankfully we have another little pup to soften the blow. We had to have my old boy put down last Thursday, big son was with him throughout and even insisted he fill in the grave. It’s been oh so hard.
I totally laughed out loud on the cat comment at the end 😁
I’m in the process of deconstructing what I thought I knew about myself since my diagnosis last year, and it’s been very… interesting (lots of highs and lots of lows)
I had a weird experience last weekend, for instance, and I completely froze, as I was trying to process with my new “adhd POV” — my reaction to the events, which seemed to be a conditioned response, and how would now I go about it, with my new knowledge?
(It has to do with the “choosing the bear” women’s motto that is doing the rounds at the moment).
Btw, I do the same with the boys! Looking away when they are doing something “dangerous” to me, as my mind images are so macabre and terminal, it’s too much to bear 😶🌫️
The way I LOLLED at the end 😂 My dog is currently my favourite child because he's the only one whose needs I fully understand -he just wants love and is then happyhappyhappy... ;-)
I love that you link emotional suppression and avoidance to a defence strategy. It’s really validating as it’s something I’ve been saying to the autie kids I’ve been supporting over the years. Trying to explore with them how to feel their feelings in a safe way, something which is not cut and paste. It’s different for each person I’m working with and it’s a journey to find what works.
Whenever I read anything by you I always resonate with it so much. You convey inner thoughts so very well. I appreciate you.
Thank you!! I am grateful for that appreciation
Howling with laughter at this. All the way through I was thinking that this is how I feel about my beloved cat. I’ve only just admitted to myself that this little floof is actually my best friend. Then you end with fuck cats and I’m full belly laughing.
:)
Completely resonate with this! The love I have for my dog can be overwhelming at times due to how much love and reassurance and companionship she has shown me. But I wouldn't be without her.
Funny (true) story! I went to an Edinburgh Fringe show a few years ago when we had to anonymously put the last thing we had typed into Google in a hat.
Mine was picked out by the comedian.
It read "How do I know if my dog loves me"?
No explanation needed 🙂
Hahah this is brilliant. I was talking to one of my kids last night about whether we should start a ‘life lessons from our dog’ TikTok. This was as she was lying giving them a big cuddle and just so obviously experiencing pure bliss. She is ALWAYS up for adventure and she is so happy to be with us. AND she senses other people’s feelings just like we do.
Yes! Do it!!! 🥰
I would completely watch that! (If i was on TikTok🙂) My dog who is 11 now helped my son (who is 24 now) through some tricky times. They have such a special bond. My dog has learned how to make the person she is with at that moment feel like her most important human, its a gift!
It really is! We should all learn from these creatures
Aw that’s so sweet 🥰
Really related to this Emma. Thank you 🩷
Also the end made me laugh out loud!!!
Thank you for reading!
Well isn’t this apt 😪 I miss my boy so much. Thankfully we have another little pup to soften the blow. We had to have my old boy put down last Thursday, big son was with him throughout and even insisted he fill in the grave. It’s been oh so hard.
Oooh Emma, love this so much!! 🥰🩷
I missed your writing 🤍
I totally laughed out loud on the cat comment at the end 😁
I’m in the process of deconstructing what I thought I knew about myself since my diagnosis last year, and it’s been very… interesting (lots of highs and lots of lows)
I had a weird experience last weekend, for instance, and I completely froze, as I was trying to process with my new “adhd POV” — my reaction to the events, which seemed to be a conditioned response, and how would now I go about it, with my new knowledge?
(It has to do with the “choosing the bear” women’s motto that is doing the rounds at the moment).
Anyway, yay xxx
Btw, I do the same with the boys! Looking away when they are doing something “dangerous” to me, as my mind images are so macabre and terminal, it’s too much to bear 😶🌫️