So, many of you have been so kind on this dog journey, I'm so happy to share that dear Ace was warmly welcomed into his new home with his sweet new family, 5 kids and two parents, they have so much love to go around and he is doing amazing! And as for us, my kiddo expressed some major sadness and anger following the transition including a lot of stuff he holds onto from years past, so that was huge and I had my first night last night with no kid and no dog and other than the bearded dragon who synchronistically came out of brumation the same week the dog moved out and has been staring at me, I am alone and feeling so free! I woke up this morning and looked in the mirror and heard a little voice in my head say, "I love my life"!!!! This is where I was at before the dog and I am absolutely beyond thrilled and grateful to be here again, a part of me worried it wasn't actually the dog, but ahhhh, I'm so relieved! Hoping this really cements in me the value of checking in whether I am doing something for someone else or if it is actually for me and being able to choose accordingly more often! Thanks for all your support along the way! xo, z