The Tired Dad & Tired Mom Podcast

The grief of losing a dog, patience, loyalty, and childhood memories

The Tired Dad & Tired Mom Podcast

Show Notes

In this episode, we talk about Max. His life, where he came from, the struggles he carried, and the impact he had on our family. Losing him has been one of the hardest things I’ve experienced, and this conversation is really about grief, love, healing, and the reminder that our time with the people and animals we love is never long enough.

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