Sarah Elkins
Aug 27, 2017 · 1 min read

Thank you, Susan, for this thoughtful comment. We were heartbroken when we had to put our 15 year old lab down early this summer, and one thing I miss, probably more than anything else, was snuggling him when I was feeling overwhelmed. I can imagine the sadness you feel when you see Gibbs response to your tone. Thank goodness for our comfort mechanisms, right?

I think if I could, I might still suck my thumb sometimes! I’ve read a few studies showing that children who suck their thumbs are better self-soothers well into the tween years, so it’s clear that those of us who develop self-soothing techniques are better off.

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