Gentle Doesn’t Mean Silent: A Big Dog Teaches a Boy Boundaries

about kindness.

They put it on signs. They stitch it on pillows. They teach kids to say please.

But kindness isn’t a costume you wear so people don’t get mad at you.

Kindness is a choice you make after you know your worth.

And boundaries?

Boundaries are the proof you believe you deserve kindness too.

I am Koda.

I am Gentle.

And if the world ever tries to teach continue reading …