People call me strong, but strength implies choice—and I never chose this journey. I didn’t ask to carry this pain or endure this path. I’m not strong; I’m surviving. And survival isn’t a choice. It’s simply what’s left when there is no other option.

#grief #trauma #cptsd #ptsd #lifeafterloss

Some days are harder than others. Some days, the only reason it feels like to get out of bed and put one foot in front of the other are my dogs. And that’s okay. They give me purpose and bright my heart when it feels dark. 💛 🐾

#grief #griefsuport #dogtherapy #lifeafterloss #trauma #CPTSD

Wandering the woods with my dogs, I’m reminded of their simple magic—pure joy in every step, boundless love in every glance. They ask for nothing but the moment. In nature, with them, grief softens, and the world feels lighter. 💛

#grief #lifeafterloss #natureheals #healingwithdogs

Grief has no time limits and it doesn’t shrink, we just grow around it. Loosing your loved one physically is only the beginning, walking through life without them is the hard work. #grief #lifeafterloss

🌈 Rainbows remind us that even after the darkest clouds and the fiercest winds, there is still beauty—and puppy snuggles. 🐶💛

#WeatheringTheStorm #CPTSD #TraumaHealing #TherapyDog #EmotionalSupport

With so much political uncertainty, a relaxed dog always grounds me. Their stillness is a reminder to pause, breathe, and reset. In a high-pressure world, those small mindful moments don’t just help my well-being—they make me more focused and present. So glad to work at home with this little nugget