I've, rather we, my boyfriend and I have been struggling financially. We've had done unexpected expenses and my hours were cut at work for winter. I'll be getting more hours in a couple of months, but I'm worried about my cats. Specially Baba Yaga. We can afford food and such for them, but Baba Yaga hasn't been feeling well, going on a month now. She's had ear infections, and coughing, sneezing fits. We're worried that maybe there's something wrong with her lungs, it sounds raspy at times, but its sporadic. We want to bring her to the vet, but just can't afford it. At least not for the next couple of months. But what if that's too late? Should I give her up to make sure she gets checked out? Is it even a gaurantee that she would be cared for? We've looked into pet insurance, but there's such a long waiting period. I don't want to give her up, but I also don't want her to get worse. If giving her up means she gets the care she needs, than I would absolutely do it, even if it would break my heart. Maybe I'm overreacting? Anyway, it's been really stressing me out and I don't know why to do.

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Bonesko

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I have lost 3 good friends to suicide. My college friend, Richard, who committed suicide after coming out to his family. My best male friend, Danny, who was battling addiction and depression. And my hilarious friend, Joe, who had been in serious motorcycle accident and became addicted to painkillers. I’ve become so numb over the years. I still miss them, and pray for them every day. As a result, I have developed my lone wolf persona. I retired from my prison job during the pandemic, what a nightmare that was! I function well and I wear my “I’m good” mask for my family. But I’m dead inside. Thanks for reading this.

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Deborah Coalter

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