Couch 186: Pink Lemonade

Thanks! I've done the walking around the house thing before, too, like wearing my Fitbit to hit my goal if I'm within 1,000 steps of it. They still count!

And you were complimenting my use of "knob-end"

DP, I understand and genuinely appreciate your passion for dogs. And this is pretty hard to read.

We had to rehome a dog because she was a danger to our other pets. We’d already spent quite a bit of time and money trying to retrain her. She was eventually placed in a home with no small children or other animals, and she was loved and cared for and wasn’t put in a position where she could potentially harm another living being.

We got a lot of pretty harsh judgement for it, even though it was the best decision for her. We almost didn’t adopt another dog because I felt so guilty and irresponsible, like an unfit dog owner. Our new (well, now he’s old) dog is happy, healthy, and so are our cats and chickens.

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Here is some info on it and if you read the comments - one poster tells you an easy way to set up to send to a device with kindle on it.
This huge self-improvement ebook bundle is a steal at $15 - CNET

You were my inspiration

I'm not doing well today. If I didn't feel like such a burden, I'd call my therapist, but we're supposed to chat tomorrow already. I wish I could just get on an even keel for a while.

Similar story here. We had a gorgeous miniature dachshund that unfortunately had horrible separation anxiety. Despite various methods we tried to help her, she was not improving and we knew she would do much better in a home with someone who was home most of the time. We found a lovely elderly woman from our church who took her in and was able to be there for her pretty much constantly, and she lived out her remaining years quite happily, extremely spoiled, and much more calmly in a better environment for her. Sometimes rehoming is the best decision for an animal, and if done with care and thoughtfulness, it should not be something that people are shamed for.

Reading your posts about your relationship to T. i'm pretty sure he doesn't feel that way. Even a day's wait can be unbearable - it's a day but it's not just a day. No one would judge you for reaching out to T. Do you have a monring or evening session tomorrow?

How long did old T usually take to get back to you?

When I was her client it was quick like 24 hours usually, now that I'm not her client, it can be a week or so. Kit

Ooooooo I love it! Esp the baseball figurines.

I think all you need now is penny in your lap, a sofa/comfy chair and a soft blanket and you're all set.

NB: You might already know this and not mind- but just to make you aware artie, I can still read your son's name on the photo frame.

I'm sorry Neruda and Duffy,but I have a new favorite poet!

It's just a phone check-in, not a session. I wish it was. The holidays this year have drained me of all my resources. I feel like giving up.

Yay!!!!

Way to go LT! I also hope the weather will be better this time.

NP_Complete

apologies for posting here -and for my less than functional grammar- but i am irritated
-posts on the " adopt a blind dog " were requested by DP
happy to be blocked if thats the consensus

i put up what i thought was a totally constructive non judgmental post as an extremely experienced rescue veterinary surgeon-

no response or even aknowlegment of my taking time to respond but i see the issue running on this thread with OP adopting the moral high ground when oft times that is not enough if it prevents accepting that others (i dont mean myself here) may know something that could be helpful to you

i am at the end of the line in terms of responsibly AND the ultimate one which can be euthanasia if the dog is so traumatised that it does not have a quality of life (usually fear based)and likely to
result in repeat abandonment/police involvment/harsh handling etc- does that make me immoral uncaring etc- no its a **** job

by the way my own rescue whippet has probably kept me here- she gives her all

i wish the dog peace

It's understandable that you will grow weary and tired, and it's okay to stop and rest when you need to but you've been through so much already- if you were going to quit you would have done so. But you're braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think. You can and you will get through this.One moment at a time.

What's going on in the background. What's the main thing you're feeling?

Are you at work or can you get into bed at home?

When does T come back officially?

Have you tried massages for it?

Dunno if Una will share but you can borrow MY Justin Long.

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My stomach and chest are in knots today over Hs work dilemma. He went into work today but called me to say he wasn't sure what decision to make.

I ordered a new pair of glasses yesterday and I'm happy I'll be able to see better. It's been about 4 years since I've gotten new ones.

Loneliness and isolation, hopelessness, grief. It's not just one thing. And my mom just emailed me a random photo of my dad while I'm at work. It's kind of jarring. I miss my dad so much. I know she means well though.

He was back officially on Wednesday. Next week we should be back to our normal schedule hopefully.

Hugs.

Also new glasses are the best!

There once was a minx called Lemoncake
Who loved Una, despite the heartache.
Until along came Oozy
With her breath quite boozy;
Shite-shag, her rhymes could make knees shake!

I'm so glad to see the end of the work week, even though it was only 3 days it was brutal. Have a good weekend couch!

Happy weekend Stressed and everyone!