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A Train Ride and a Knowing Dog

Posted on June 5, 2025 By admin No Comments on A Train Ride and a Knowing Dog

I wasn’t meant to be on that train, but after a tearful night outside my ex’s apartment, I reached a breaking point. On impulse, I bought a ticket out of town with no real destination, just needing to breathe. That’s when I noticed a calm golden retriever who locked eyes with me and seemed to understand everything. When he rested his head on my leg, his owner said, “He doesn’t usually do that,” but Buddy stayed like he knew I was falling apart.

The dog’s silent kindness gave me the courage to open up, and I found myself telling him all about my heartbreak and shame. Then the man—Sam—invited me to a cabin by Lake Crescent for the weekend, saying, “No pressure. Buddy thinks you’re okay.” Maybe it was exhaustion or the dog’s gentle presence, but I agreed. The cabin, peaceful and surrounded by evergreens, became a place for quiet walks and fireside talks where I shared my story.

Sam listened with kindness and said, “Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is walk away.” Buddy’s soft bark seemed to agree. By the time I left, something inside me had shifted. Sam handed me a note with a quote: “Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes it’s the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, ‘I will try again tomorrow.’”

When I returned home, I wasn’t fully healed but felt lighter and began writing again. Later, I saw Sam and Buddy volunteering at an animal shelter and joined them. Buddy ran to me like I’d never left. Helping others helped me find myself again. Months later, when Sam invited me on another retreat, I said yes without hesitation. Buddy wasn’t just a dog; he was a guide who taught me healing starts with trust, kindness, and showing up.

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