Family boundaries and celebrations: Why exclusion from a dinner plan led to a difficult decision regarding a birthday event

added, his voice grim. “That dog is a monster. He should have been retired to permanent isolation, not kept anywhere near the adoptable dogs.”

“Yeah, well, the director says it’s cruel to put him down. Honorable service and all that. Still, you couldn’t pay me to go near him.”

Karen cleared her throat loudly, a sharp sound meant to cut the gossip short.continue reading …