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

He’s probably exhausted from barking. Let’s move on.”

But Thor wasn’t exhausted. He was focused.

Ethan took one careful, deliberate step forward. The tip of his cane tapped the floor—tap.

The handlers tensed instantly, raising their poles like spears. “Sir, don’t!” one warned sharply. “He will attack!”

Ethan held up a calming hand, palm open. “If he wanted continue reading …