FAQ Category: Tips
How do you cope with change in your routine?
by Morgan the Dog
Protector from squirrels, thoughtful companion and co-observer of the people | More on my author page.
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…