I started this picture book a couple years ago after the tragic death of our beloved Titan. It was too hard at the time to look at the photos through my tear-filled eyes. I never understood how a human could be so upset about the loss of an animal until it happened to me.
My family has had several dogs who passed of old age and while there was momentary sadness, the end was expected. Nothing prepared us for the devastating loss of our Titan at the hands of an overzealous young cowboy.
I cried every day for three months. Sometimes more than once. I had to fight through the panic when I was in certain locations. Trying to write in my journal about what happened would start the tears all over again.
But then the anger would fill me up and I wanted revenge. I took to social media but posting about our tragedy just led to questions from strangers and sympathy from friends and it was just too much to handle.
It’s been three years and I can still get teary when I see an old photo of our sweet boy. I was cleaning up my Canva account and found the rough outline of the photo book I had tried to make of Titan but just wasn't able to finish.
It’s taken this long to be able to smile at the pictures and remember Titan’s antics and expressions without sobbing. I still get a little teary at times and feel the sadness where there used to be my furry friend, but I needed to put this book together to help the healing.
If you have lost a furry family member and would like help create your own version of Life Lessons by Titan, send me an email and we’ll work something out.
And when you’re ready, visit your local animal shelter and give another four-legged creature a chance to be your furry friend.
To get your own copy of Life Lessons by Titan, use the link below to order from Amazon or visit my store here on the website.
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