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

a shower of sparks cascading over them.

Thor barked once—sharp, commanding—and then did something extraordinary. He didn’t run. He didn’t cower. He pressed his sturdy, muscular body firmly against Ethan’s side, wedging himself under Ethan’s hand.

“Up,” the dog seemed to say. “We go now.”

Ethan struggled to his feet, swaying dizzily. Thor leaned into him,continue reading …