Hi Anita,
Oh no! That is not pleasant… I hope your dog is okay and I hope you are able to return to your bed soon… is it the stress of not sleeping in your bed/worrying about your dog’s health that is keeping you?

Yes, my Mum is learning to let go and it’s so lovely to see. More so because she’s spent a lifetime looking after others & putting out their fires for them especially extended family. With us, she did not have reliable or present parents so I believe she was determined to be the most present mother ever. I understand this.
To answer your question, I can’t describe a bodily emotion – but she just feels safe and calm. Unlike the two men in my life who are rather hectic, emotionally unpredictable and a bit flight or fight. My dad airs too much the side of caution in terms of – sometimes he’s afraid to speak to my brother, owing to their previous rifts. He too did not have present parents – I don’t think anyone really taught him so he learnt as he went (as many, if not most parents do!)

With my brother – yes. He’s protective over me and is older but I sometimes think of him as a younger brother to educate in small things like housework, cooking etc. other than that, he is extremely self-sufficient. I think he is in a certain era of his life where he craves freedom but does need support, even if unwilling to admit that.

Do you have siblings? 🥰