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

for four years. They were inseparable. Thor wasn’t just trained; he was loved. They were family.”

Thor let out a faint, rumbling breath at the mention of his handler’s name.

“One year ago,” Karen continued, her eyes fixed on the floor, “there was an explosion during a warehouse raid. It was a bad one. Officer Reeves… he didn’t make it out. Thor survived.continue reading …