'SupSUNDAY - Thunder Shirt

So, Perry bought our dog a "thunder shirt".  "Why" you may ask? Well, the dog is opposed to thunder (...that and smoke detectors beeping when their batteries are dying, perfectly controlled 2-foot flames leaping from our gas stove, babies, and the History Channel ...ok, that last one might be moi).  In theory, this doggie apparel should wrap our beloved canine in a cocoon of cuddly, snuggly hug-like pressure, thereby calming and relaxing her, providing the self-assurance and coping tools she needs to be a successful pack member. In theory.

Before the "thunder shirt", it was pretty much the same reaction no matter the offending sight/sound. She would try to get OUT.  Yes, outside.  You know, the place where all the thunder and lightning actually happens?!  It is a truly impressive attempt to ditch the relative safety of our home when we're not there, presumably to come find us and inform us of the offending thunderclaps and lightning bolts.

SPOILER ALERT:  *After* the "thunder shirt", it was pretty much the same.  No need to prolong this....

FOR SALE:  One Thunder Shirt.
FOR SALE:  One dog.
FOR SALE:  One husband.

Our dog, half in my lap, scared from the lightning/thunder again (Tuesday, July 29th).  Poor puppy.

'Sup? SUNDAY.



I'm so excited about the next couple guest bloggers.  We are done filming and the videos are ready to publish.  I can't wait to make them public for you all to hear.

Tell TUESDAY this week is guest blogger "LaLa" (Evie's 13-y-o sister).  Her words.  Her precious voice. What *she* wants you to know about our story.  So proud of her! (This is tough stuff to put out there!  I love how brave these kids are.)  Some of you have already shared with me your similar adoption-family stories.  I know you *get* how this abuse is so much more far-reaching than just the intended victim/victorious.

Tell TUESDAY next week's guest blogger is my sister (Evie's aunt).  Her words.  Her voice. Her family's story.  No more silence.  No more shame.

Do *you* have a story to share?

Mags Karn
Author of The Tell: A Memoir
*** WRITING THE WRONG ***
No more silence.  No more shame.