When my husband and I were first pondering the idea of having kids, we decided to do what a lot of people do- try raising a dog first. Neither of us had raised a puppy before and we were ready to try out our parenting skills on a fur baby of our own.
The author reflects on a challenging month marked by personal loss, including the death of their father and the euthanasia of their beloved dog, Sierra. While navigating grief, they prioritize supporting their four-year-old son, recognizing both the difficulties of parenting amid sadness and the importance of maintaining a sense of normalcy and joy for him.