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Siwsan

(27,382 posts)
Mon Jan 6, 2025, 04:27 PM Jan 6

The boys are being super duper snuggly

Especially the brothers. Madoc, who has been a bit aloof since Merlin arrived, has finally come around. For the past few days all he wants to do is get scritches, purr and make biscuits on me. Even Arthur is more attentive than usual. Gryff is the same affectionate panther he's always been. His special snuggle time is at night. Merlin is doing less gnawing and far more purring. Most nights all 4 boys are scattered across the bed.

Merlin and Arthur are quite a pair. They spend a lot of time playing. Last night both Madoc and Arthur gave Merlin a very thorough wash and Merlin has been curled up and napping with Madoc.

Carys still keeps her distance but I do see her at meal time.

I honestly don't know how I'd go on without them.

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2naSalit

(94,208 posts)
2. They certainly do...
Mon Jan 6, 2025, 06:09 PM
Jan 6

Give us a reason to keep going. My neighbor, who had the heart attack last month, says the same thing. I visit more now and play with the girls, they're so big now. I play with them and get them all exhausted so they will chill out when their human needs to sleep. Two of them keep trying to sleep on top of her heart because that's the wounded part.

I like have more kitty time, it's helping me keep my sh*t together too.

niyad

(121,193 posts)
3. Thank you for the update on those precious babies. Have been wondering
Tue Jan 7, 2025, 12:52 AM
Jan 7

how you are all doing.

Siwsan

(27,382 posts)
4. They are all doing great
Tue Jan 7, 2025, 08:05 AM
Jan 7

Me? Not so much. I can't shake this feeling of dread that's taken over my mind. I think the kid cat's sense that so they are being very attentive. It's rare, when I sit down, that I'm not covered by at least 3 of the boys.



Siwsan

(27,382 posts)
7. I think I'm just going to have to take a daily chill pill
Tue Jan 7, 2025, 02:29 PM
Jan 7

The thing about having untreated anxiety for so long is that it's easy to fall back on old habits, such as not acknowledging it. I came from a family who just didn't believe in such things so I grew adept at suppressing the how I really felt. That became a habit that I didn't acknowledge until the last couple of years. Sometimes the biggest indicator is having nightmares, like last night. They always hit if, for 3 or 4 days, I think I'm fine.

I accidentally scanned across a headline about how furious the convicted sex offender is that his sentencing will not be dismissed, and how he's set on revenge. That triggered me. Unless a WHOLE lot of the GOP wakes up and/or pulls their lips off of his ass, I have no hope for the future. His cult is a lost cause. Even if they get financially slammed by his proposed polices, they will blame it on Democrats.

niyad

(121,193 posts)
8. Please do whatever you need to do to take good care of yourself. You
Tue Jan 7, 2025, 02:36 PM
Jan 7

are a very-much loved and valued member of our DU family, and we worry about you, and are here for you, for each other. Hang on tight.

Polly Hennessey

(7,579 posts)
5. I have moments of dread 😬 when I think of January 20.
Tue Jan 7, 2025, 11:00 AM
Jan 7

I fear we are in for four years of doom and gloom and moments that will break our hearts. Stay strong and keep those furry kids close.

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