I cannot say I can even begin to understand the grief that comes hand in hand with losing relative or friend at this point in my life. However, I lost my childhood pet this past June and I felt her soul leave her body and become a part of me that I will carry for the rest of my life.

There is a saying “people look like there pets “ also known as “the mere exposure effect.” I find this to be true.

Allie was a tiny creature with a tumultuous bark demanding to be heard. She was the runt of her liter and much like myself grappled with fitting in to her family dynamic.

Allie taught me lessons on self love, family and healing. It was because of her I now understand the mental cages I had built myself. Upon reflection of her passing I have set myself free.

A poem for Allie

Pets hold the energy of the hand who feeds and caresses them

They enter our lives exactly when we need healing most
Sowing seeds for growth

They carry the pain from generations before us that is too much for us to bare
They hold our love
They hold our laughter
Reflecting back to us how we care for and love ourselves

Then they leave us in divine timing
When it’s time to let go and make room
for something new to bloom