I graduated college after a severe traumatic brain injury.

Things We Forget

By Gentle Witch

Graduated college with a double major

Former federal government employee

  • Example

    You’ll never come home to a pet giving you the silent treatment… unless it’s a cat. Cats respect themselves most of all. They set a great example.

  • Encourage

    They encourage you to move your body, usually by stealing your spot on the couch.

  • No Pretending

    Pets don’t pretend to like you—they just do.

  • Proof

    They’re living proof that enthusiasm beats elegance every time.

  • They teach you that love doesn’t need perfect grammar or clean floors.

  • Motivation

    Pets motivate you to wake up because someone’s hungry… and possibly yelling.

  • Chef

    Your pet thinks you’re the best chef ever, even if you just opened a can.

  • Naps

    Pets remind you that naps are essential and judgment is optional.

  • Love

    The love you give to a pet always comes back multiplied.

  • Magical

    A pet makes your days feel a little more magical.