I think the last 2 months have been a huge turning point for her, she used to hate anything that could make her feel trapped like 2-handed pets or getting too close to her face. But now sometimes she mashes her face into mine like it's an Absolute Necessity that she be given smooches Right Now

100% I can see an elderly me doing that if I had the right cat lol

I haven't tried! Her balance isn't great so usually I sit very very still so she doesn't use the claws for grip lol
Unforunately she would be TERRIFIED of Outside lol she's the only cat who's never even attempted to run out the door when we open it

I didn't really have to earn Leroy's trust, he's so outgoing and confident that he liked me from Day 1. Earning Baggy's has been so rewarding that I don't even mind when her little paws dig into my ribs (man am I lucky she's light!)

She was affectionate with Josh but never seemed to let herself settle in, always on the move (at night she'd keep him up constantly changing spots)
Once when I was at his place she sat on the chair next to me and I went to pet her but she ran away because I startled her by moving my arm too fast

Yeah your perspective of "I grew up and learned what bullshit that was" seems much more normal than his lmao

If you're wondering "what sponsors are funding the Gathering of the Chuddalos", it's all your standard usual suspects (Bible charities, gun groups, grifters, unaccredited Christian community colleges) and...
Oh!
Facebook/Instagram. Right there. The #3 listed sponsor.

Thank you!