Yes , I am still talking to you

It has taken me ages to get back into the swing of being home . My sojourn on the Carrs, although a technical success has given me a 'bit of a breakdown' (Gumboots).You agreed with HER when I presented THEM with that bird at the back door that I wasn't quite myself. I haven't been into Therapy or read the advice column  in The Sunday Times .  I have just waited until my dark night of the catsoul has passed.  I have had to go into hiding somedays, when those painters were here doing the outside of the house. They were quite sympathetic actually, and mercifully called me no derogatory names, never moved my green feeding bowl, and didnt moan once when they were painting a metre away from my L..... Tr...
I have worked through these disruptions to my wellbeing. I am a well rounded feline,able to discuss my thoughts and feelings with you Ben.  I know you will always affirm me, and give me permission to be myself.

I didnt consider it an indignity when SHE made me wear a new collar. She bought it to match my bowl. Co-ordinated accoutrements are not necessary in the Cat World , but I have given HER permission to be herself too.