I finally came back to Manhattan today to lovely flowers from several friends and the most thoughtful package from my dear friend Angie.
It has a figure of an angel holding a dog in her arms along with his name and says “you left paw prints on our hearts” and Charlie certainly did. I don’t know anyone who he didn’t win over. He was the sweetest, gentlest nugget.
My friend Alexis put it best when she said to me over the weekend that “we are put on this earth to learn to love, dogs already know how so they don’t need to stay as long.”
Losing a pet is heartbreaking. I had my dog for nearly a decade and he was by my side through many highs and lows. He brought a smile to me every single day. I never met a more affectionate and loving pet. I knew this moment would happen to to his age and medical conditions and I try to prepare myself for the day, but it certainly wasn’t any easier when it happened.
I haven’t been able to stay in my apartment because Charlie passed away at home, and this apartment never really felt like home because I had to make a very quick decision to move here after the abrupt ending of an unhealthy relationship. I’ll be moving soon to start a new chapter of my life, and I can’t wait. 
I am so lucky to have such a great support network by my side when Charlie passed away and through this tough year personally and professionally. Please know how much I appreciate you all.