How do you cope with change in your routine?

The main change that I find upsetting is when my Mommy goes somewhere without me. I used to only stare in the direction of her departure and cry until she came back. Now, I try to cope with this change by using my remaining resources. For example, I turn to Erika more. Erika is my backup person when my Mommy goes somewhere without me.

Usually I shadow my Mommy everywhere. But when she goes away? I shadow Erika. She is my backup. She is okay…

Erika also answered this question for herself as an autistic person, but I kinda understand, as a dog. I do.

Change is hard. And we both miss the same person sometimes. Her name is Rachael, my Mommy. I have the best Mommy and I miss her when she leaves me…