Nico Harper Man Dawg Extraordinaire:
Nico is my 17 year old Australian Shepherd.  I rescued him from my local animal shelter after the Universe whispered to get a dog after I decided I was going to end my life.  He is my soul dog in every sense. Even mostly blind and deaf he senses my emotions and comforts me and loves me wholly and completely.  It has been one of my greatest honors to know the love of Nico and to be able to love him in return.

Josephine Pearl (Josie): Josie Girl is my 13 year old Australian Shepherd/Lab mix and keeps my Nico dog young and grumpy. She has turned out to be an amazing addition to my life as well as a fierce protector and gentle companion. (and she makes me laugh every day, and has for the last 13 years)

Little Dude aka Duder: My son. I cannot find the words to describe this wildling. He is everything.  The kindest most gentle and amazing kid I have ever met.  My miracle baby.  He also happens to be hilarious and honestly sometimes that makes parenting him hard because dude, quit making me laugh, you are in trouble.

KT. My go to friend in all of everything that is me. KT makes me laugh like no one else can, and we share more than most people should. She is also older than me… and that needed to be said. My OG, my Thelma.

J Dawg.  My other soul sister.  When we met 32 years ago (omg) and decided to become instant best friends over cigarettes and huffing gas we had no idea we would go through so much together.  If I told you how many people we have buried you wouldn’t believe me. From weddings, to births, divorces, and ALL the in between we always find strength in each other.  It has been such a privilege to grow old with her.

Tiny Christ: My long distance ride or die friend. My awe inspiring, business savvy, build you up, give it a go friend. My life was instantly changed the moment I met her and I am so grateful.

The Fiesty Christ-y Crew: My spiritual healers, teachers, and friends. We summon the Fuckery Police like no other and offer the guidance, blessings and clearings only those truly called upon can.

Honorable mentions and frequent visitors and violators in Craughing Land:
Momma Jo SR (my Momma), The Good Brother, The Other Brother (he’s also good btw),  My Sister in Awesomeness (sister in law) The Twins (13 year old niece and nephew), RapCd (my niece that is my son’s age), MJ (my youngest niece), Moodswing Maverick (my son’s father), Natural Born Killer or NBK for short (psycho stalker dude I put in prison and has stalked me for 23 years), B (counselor for my son), H (my counselor), DD (my old man neighbor that has adopted me and my son as his family and shown me what healthy masculinity and fatherhood looks like, and all of you… because now you’re a part of my story too.
And me.
CraughingGirl