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Relentless Spirit Open in new Window. [E]
The turning point in my life.
by Amare Jane Author Icon
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Rated: E | (5.0)
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Review of: Relentless Spirit

This piece went straight to my chest in the best possible way. You didn’t just write about a dog; you wrote about a soul connection, a turning point, a lifeline. And you did it with such emotional clarity that I could feel every moment — the chaos, the frustration, the learning, the love, and the quiet rebirth of hope that crept in without you realizing it.

What struck me most is how honest you are about the messy beginnings. The accidents, the barking, the mischief, the absolute stubbornness — all the things that would’ve made someone else give up, you turned into a story of becoming. Not just her becoming a guide-dog-in-training… but you becoming someone who could breathe again, laugh again, get up in the morning again. That’s powerful.

Your voice here is incredibly human and brave. You don’t hide the struggle or paint it pretty. You show the exhaustion and the tears right alongside the humor and the awe. That balance is what makes this piece feel alive. Real love is chaotic at first, and you captured that truth beautifully.

The way you describe her:
a whirling dervish,
a little wrecking ball,
terror on four legs,
and yet the love of your life —
is absolutely perfect. I found myself smiling through the entire section of her antics. There’s so much affection tucked inside your frustration, and that makes it impossible not to fall in love with her right along with you.

And then the deeper layer — the one you didn’t say loudly but it’s there in every line — she didn’t just give you purpose, she gave you back to yourself. That’s the heart of this piece. That’s what makes it unforgettable.

Your writing shines brightest when you lean into that emotional honesty, and you did that fearlessly here. It reads like someone opening a door and letting the reader step right into a sacred memory.

Please keep writing pieces like this. You have a way of making someone else’s story feel universal — hopeful, healing, human. And I would happily read as many chapters of this partnership as you decide to share.

You should be proud of this one. It’s beautiful.

Kind wishes,
Tee



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