Is your pet tired of being your emotional support system?

In this hilarious and insightful episode, Sarah and Finn read a letter from Frank the Cat, who's fed up with being his owner's emotional bandaid during trauma documentaries. Through Frank's story, they explore how codependent patterns show up even in our relationships with pets and offer practical advice for setting healthy boundaries.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• You're not responsible for anyone else's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors - including your pet's comfort with your emotional needs
• Setting boundaries might feel harsh at first, but it's necessary for healthy relationships
• When we stop rescuing others, they're forced to look at their own issues and find real solutions
• Ask yourself "What do I need and want in this situation?" rather than automatically caretaking
• Even pets need freedom from being someone's emotional support system

NOTABLE QUOTE

"You are not responsible for what your owner feels or says, and if he needs to watch a trauma documentary to heal his trauma, then you can just go back into the sunbeam." — Dr. Sarah Michaud

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