Carolyn Holm

Dear Mom,
I’m a little worried about the new treats.
XOXO Poppy

Dear Poppy,
Why are you worried? Have the cats said something about them? I’ve told you not to listen to the cats!
Love, Carolyn

Dear Mom,
No this time it’s Dad. He says I’m going to get stoned on the new treats.
XOXO Poppy

Dear Poppy,
Oh dear. He’s kidding, sweetie. They are just CBD chews. They won’t get you stoned. Exactly.
Love, Carolyn

Dear Mom,
Exactly? What do you mean exactly?
XOXO Poppy

Dear Poppy,
Hopefully they will help you become less anxious. We’re just trying them out.
Love, Carolyn

Dear Mom,
Why was Dad kidding about the treats?
XOXO Poppy

Dear Poppy,
That’s just something humans like to do. We forget that you take things so literally.
Love, Carolyn

Dear Mom,
So the CBD chews are because I’m anxious?
XOXO Poppy

Dear Poppy,
Yes, I’m hoping they will help you. Your PTSD has been happening a lot lately, every time we laugh loudly. I’d love to get my hands on the person who hurt you when you were young.
Love, Carolyn

Dear Mom,
Wait. I’m getting the CBD chews because someone hurt me?
XOXO Poppy

Dear Poppy,
Oh honey, I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have brought that up. 
Love, Carolyn

Dear Mom,
Now I’m confused. I thought you just gave me a chew because I sat so nicely when you said sit.
XOXO Poppy

Dear Poppy,
That’s exactly right! You are getting the chews because they are a nice treat for a very good dog!
Love, Carolyn

Dear Mom,
I’m sitting very nicely now.
XOXO Poppy

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