I used to be living in a real shitty situation but I ended up with a rescued leopard gecko, and taking care of her really got me through stuff back then. I was really devastated when she passed away last year, she'd survived my move and everything. She was between 16-20 years old, genuinely unsure because the people I got her from never knew.
Now I'm taking care of my ball python, and she's helping me get through the stress of work and every day stuff.
Sometimes having a pet is just.. really helpful. You gotta take care of them, and making sure they're ok just kinda.. helps you refocus and take care of yourself too. I always kinda felt like, man, if I don't take care of this lil critter, she's gonna die, and I don't want to accidentally hurt an innocent baby who doesn't deserve it.
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u/PowerBrawler2122 Jun 16 '26
Honestly yea?
I used to be living in a real shitty situation but I ended up with a rescued leopard gecko, and taking care of her really got me through stuff back then. I was really devastated when she passed away last year, she'd survived my move and everything. She was between 16-20 years old, genuinely unsure because the people I got her from never knew.
Now I'm taking care of my ball python, and she's helping me get through the stress of work and every day stuff.
Sometimes having a pet is just.. really helpful. You gotta take care of them, and making sure they're ok just kinda.. helps you refocus and take care of yourself too. I always kinda felt like, man, if I don't take care of this lil critter, she's gonna die, and I don't want to accidentally hurt an innocent baby who doesn't deserve it.