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

He didn’t move away, but he allowed her into the circle.

Karen put a hand over her heart, staring at the dog. “I’ve never seen him like this. Not with anyone. Not even near anyone.”

Ethan stroked Thor’s smoke-scented fur, feeling the dog’s rapid heartbeat against his own leg. “He didn’t save me because he’s trained to,” Ethan rasped. “He saved me because continue reading …