#emotional healing

Sticks and Stones May Break Our Bones… But Love Always Fetches Us Home

We’ve all heard the saying, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.”
But Spice taught me a gentler truth: some sticks are for fetching, not fighting — and love is the only thing worth chasing again and again. In this reflection, I share the lessons my rescue dog left behind about healing, forgiveness, and finding joy in the simplest throws of life.

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Pushing Through Pain to Find Purpose: A Lesson From Spice

Facing pain takes authenticity and courage. When I finally allowed myself to be vulnerable, I began to heal — guided by the love and lessons of my rescue dog, Spice. Her story reminds us that even in heartbreak, there is purpose waiting to be found.

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Hugs Heal Hearts: A Lesson From Spice

From the moment she was a puppy until her very last day, Spice never let go — literally. Whether she was a baby leaning on me or a senior pup snuggling close, she taught me one powerful truth: hugs really do heal hearts.

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