"Heather and I don't see eye-to-eye on many things. I am a talker; she's quiet. I am nostalgic; she's overwhelmingly practical. I am overly concerned with what others think and feel; she really isn't. Often we clash. But our mutual love of horses has opened a door of communication between us that might not have occurred any other way"
This passage explains the relationship I have with my mom perfectly. Our deepest conversations are about animals. If it wasn't for the horses and dogs and other critters in my life, I do not think I would even has a semi-functional relationship with my mom. It makes me realize how much animals are a part of my life. They keep my life from falling apart just by their mere presence.
