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

  • Fun

    They make celebrations more fun—birthdays, holidays, random Tuesdays.

  • Pets understand routines better than most adults do.

  • Boost

    They help boost your mood simply by existing.

  • Growth

    Pets inspire emotional growth—you learn what unconditional care means.

  • Natural cure

    Their goofiness is a natural cure for stress.

  • Less Empty

    A pet makes your home feel less empty and more alive.

  • Vivid

    They notice things you overlook, making life more vivid.

  • Free

    Pets help you express affection freely.

  • Rituals

    Having a pet encourages you to appreciate small rituals: feeding, brushing, cuddling.

  • Evenings

    Pets can turn a quiet evening into a heartwarming one.