01/03/2026
About trust...
Five years ago, Sukha came into our lives. Today my heart feels incredibly full.
It was not easy in the beginning. She was cautious, watchful, and unsure. It took months, maybe even years, of patience and gentleness to build what we have now.
There are not many things I feel proud of, but this is one of them.
Today I can pick her up and she knows I will not hurt her. If she shows the slightest sign of discomfort, I put her down gently. She lets me trim her nails without resistance. Recently she has started sleeping by my feet every night, which makes her the softest leg warmer and she is also the most reliable alarm clock.
She has taught me that trust is earned slowly, quietly, and over time.
Trust grows through consistency, patience, and a willingness to listen carefully. Through respecting boundaries, especially the subtle ones.
Trust cannot be rushed. It grows when someone feels safe again and again.
I feel deep gratitude for this little soul and for everything she has taught me about trust and feeling safe.
Five years with Sukha, and still learning. 🤍