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Dear Diary How two turtles and a parrot are teaching me to love my life

How two turtles and a parrot are teaching me to love my life

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I have exciting news. My 19-year-old parrot, Pearl, has become an official Emotional Support Animal (ESA). He has the certificate, the badge, the letter from my doctor – he is the whole real deal. ESAs have been getting a bad rap in mainstream media in recent years, especially if they...

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Life Writing Pets make great life story mentors and this is why

Pets make great life story mentors and this is why

By June Alexander I don’t need to read research papers to know that pets are great mentors for me. For me and many others, animals contribute to feelings of wellbeing. They teach about love and living in the moment. They are a best buddy in coping with illness, relationship breakups,...

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How animals help us to heal and find meaning and purpose in life

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by June Alexander I don’t need to read research papers to know that pets are good for me. For me and many others, animals contribute to feelings of well-being. They teach about love and living in the moment. They are a best buddy in coping with illness, relationship breakups, grief,...

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