What We Learn from Love and Loss | Tigger's Story
When you love deeply, the pain cuts sharper. This is what my husband said after we lost our beloved red standard poodle, Tigger, to an aggressive cancer just two weeks ago. You may remember Tigger—he was a constant presence in nearly every video I made. Parents and 2e adult clients who met in person often found comfort lying on the floor with him after our sessions or petting him as we discussed their challenges. Tigger brought peace to my heart, especially when my much-loved father passed away. He provided the needed breaks and companionship while I wrote my book, always close by, never more than three feet away. The profound connections I form with both humans and animals epitomize the intertwined pleasure and pain of emotional overexcitability. Especially in the face of loss, self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-love are vital for a 2e person to rediscover joy in life. Self-Awareness Emotional overexcitability in 2e individuals is often misinterpreted by neurotypical people as ...