Ruining Moxie: A love letter grief moxie Jan 06, 2025

All the best trainers and all the best friends couldn't put Moxie back together again.

 

I ruined her. Not on purpose. Not maliciously. Not even because I was a bad handler but I ruined the smartest, most talented dog I've ever had. And before you kindly tell me otherwise or say it isn't so, it's ...

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When life takes you out. bouncing back grief Aug 15, 2023

I am still trying to figure out what I did (or didn't do) last week. What I do know is that I was wholly unproductive after losing my oldest Berner on Monday.

 

The world tells us we must push through our grief - or disappointments - and move on with our lives and obligations. If you still believe...

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Grief & savoring - so much heart! grief savoring Aug 08, 2023

I'm entering a grief period. Knowing this in advance is weird, but I know it's coming. My 12.5yo Berner is fading, and our days together are finite, so I know what awaits.

 

BUT

 

This story is NOT meant to have you grabbing all the tissues. No! This is about "savoring," a wonderful concept intr...

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