08/12/2025
I've been absent. To be honest, between today's politics and the awful boundary stomping and "othering" of my previous employer, I haven't felt brave enough to face the world. I have spent a lot of time soaking in my family, healing my body, and reflecting on what I want and how to achieve that. Politics is a divisive topic, but my identity is inherently political and not by choice. It's something I have to think about now that the world is changing for me and mine.
I will say this. Race, ethnicity, s*x, gender, and disabilities, cannot predict an individuals behavior. It should not dictate how we treat others. I am a kind person at my core. I will continue to better myself and people around me, because that is who I am, regardless of who put their foot on my back to elevate themselves. I'll do it to spite the politicians that believe I shouldn't exist.
With better boundaries.
And I will be back.
This is what we've been up to. Fishing, camping, soaking in our little blended family, raising a gargantuan puppy, and reflecting on our values and ethics. There is a hole in my heart where my clients and their dogs were, and I intend to fill it again soon.
I apologize if this isn't the most eloquent post, but it was a big step for me when social media makes me physically ill as of late. I'm still trying to overcome this irrational anxiety around opening the Voice app. It doesn't make sense, but it has been so hard to reach out. I have so much guilt and shame for how my clients were treated when I left that I backed away from any negative feelings. That wasn't the right move, because I've filled a bigger role than just a dog groomer for so many of you, and suddenly my support was gone. I will make up for that. I am human. I got scared and pushed everyone away.
