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Sarai Mitnick's avatar

Animals give so much solace. I’m glad you were able to spend time with them. What a birthday gift they gave you.

My neighbor has mini donkeys, and I was shocked when she told me that some were in their late 30s! It’s not uncommon to see them around here as livestock guardians, just chilling in a pasture with some goats or sheep. I love them!

Salman Ansari's avatar

Oh my god you are so lucky. Mini donkey neighbors?? Need pics!

Shreya Sharma's avatar

Oh Salman 🥺 this is a beautiful read and I sobbed all the way through. I can only imagine how hard it must be to get yourself up and out of the house to see those donkeys but, please know that they and us readers are grateful for your effort. Thank you for sharing

Salman Ansari's avatar

Aw. Thank you so much for your comment. It means so much that it touched you in some way. It’s been tough getting back to writing when so much of life is kind of like … why bother … these days. But comments like this make me feel seen and that it’s worth it.

Janis Farmer's avatar

grateful you honored yourself, your mom, and (really) all of life, on your birthday.

Salman Ansari's avatar

Thank you friend