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EPISODE · Nov 5, 2025 · 23 MIN

Letters to Barley: A Dog's Role in a Family's Darkest Days

from Wendy Crafts · host Wendy Townley

Wendy shares a deeply personal story of her West Highland White Terrier, Barley. She recounts how Barley joined her family during the "pretty dark days" of her husband Matt's prescription pain medication addiction. Wendy reveals her struggle to care for herself amid the chaos, and how Barley became her "constant loyalty," a unique alpha that helped her survive. She discusses how writing and crafting handmade cards help her process the loss of her beloved companion. Check out Wendy Crafts on - YouTube - Pinterest - Instagram - Facebook and online at wendycrafts.co. https://www.youtube.com/@WendyCraftsYouTube https://www.pinterest.com/wendytownley/ https://www.instagram.com/wendytownley/ https://www.facebook.com/wendytownley https://wendycrafts.co This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative.

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