Working through my biggest flaw as a dog owner
A few years ago I wrote a poem about how I experience the world. The opening “I do not feel things in trickles or raindrops or teaspoons / I feel them in tidal waves and hurricanes” sums it up—high highs and low lows have been part of my life for as long as I can remember.
In many ways I like this about myself. My intensity, depth, and willingness to hold big emotions have birthed wonderful moments. Carved precious connections.
At the same time, living on a rollercoaster of ups and downs is not always healthy. Much like how Scout’s sensitivity is her best and worst trait, I think my own sensitivity is my best and worst, too.
Here are some reflections on how I’ve worked through emotional instability as a flaw… and also embraced it as an asset.
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