Holly Chessman
@hollychessman.bsky.social
Storyteller, #Writer, #NoKings, #Pinks, #HandsOff, 💙💙 #DoctorWho, #Marvel, 💖 Dark Chocolate, #Feminist, Mom of 4, #disability, #chronicillness: #LongCovid, #MECFS, #Migraine, #POTS, etc. 🚫DMs w/out permission
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Good morning BlueSky friends! I have elbow surgery today so:
Have a lovely next few days. Find beauty in small things. Be kind to each other. Compliment a stranger. Treat yourself like royalty. Most of all, keep putting one foot in front of the other.
I will too.
Have a lovely next few days. Find beauty in small things. Be kind to each other. Compliment a stranger. Treat yourself like royalty. Most of all, keep putting one foot in front of the other.
I will too.
January 15, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Good morning BlueSky friends! I have elbow surgery today so:
Have a lovely next few days. Find beauty in small things. Be kind to each other. Compliment a stranger. Treat yourself like royalty. Most of all, keep putting one foot in front of the other.
I will too.
Have a lovely next few days. Find beauty in small things. Be kind to each other. Compliment a stranger. Treat yourself like royalty. Most of all, keep putting one foot in front of the other.
I will too.
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She surely will.
This is Edie about middle age. I still miss her, but maybe less so her 5am alert howls that there was a rabbit in the yard the whole house needed to come see.
This is Edie about middle age. I still miss her, but maybe less so her 5am alert howls that there was a rabbit in the yard the whole house needed to come see.
January 14, 2026 at 6:05 PM
She surely will.
This is Edie about middle age. I still miss her, but maybe less so her 5am alert howls that there was a rabbit in the yard the whole house needed to come see.
This is Edie about middle age. I still miss her, but maybe less so her 5am alert howls that there was a rabbit in the yard the whole house needed to come see.
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Remind yourself to focus upon this day. Tomorrow you’ll address tomorrow. Mixed in with the sadness of each day there are still moments of humor and tiny flashes of light. I’ve endured a lot and learned that it’s best to deal with the stress of life in manageable bites. 🕊️
January 14, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Remind yourself to focus upon this day. Tomorrow you’ll address tomorrow. Mixed in with the sadness of each day there are still moments of humor and tiny flashes of light. I’ve endured a lot and learned that it’s best to deal with the stress of life in manageable bites. 🕊️
Thank you, Finch App. I do deserve to be happy. Somehow, having a goofy little bird tell me that helps. 😀
January 14, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Thank you, Finch App. I do deserve to be happy. Somehow, having a goofy little bird tell me that helps. 😀
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Emergency cuteness deployed
January 14, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Emergency cuteness deployed
Friday my kid’s kneecap popped out of place. Also, I got a bridge put in my mouth and ended up with a severe migraine. Monday my sweet pup died. Today I found out a high school friend died. Tomorrow I have elbow surgery. And of course there’s the national news.
I need a vacation. From my life.
I need a vacation. From my life.
January 14, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Friday my kid’s kneecap popped out of place. Also, I got a bridge put in my mouth and ended up with a severe migraine. Monday my sweet pup died. Today I found out a high school friend died. Tomorrow I have elbow surgery. And of course there’s the national news.
I need a vacation. From my life.
I need a vacation. From my life.
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Condolences to Holly 💔. Beagles are the best. We had a beautiful and joyous one for 14 years. When her time came, it was the most painful decision I'd ever made, but she was suffering and it would have been selfish to keep her going just to put off our grief. Hard to accept that at the time.
My sweet beagle Betty died today. She’s been in my family for about 12 yrs and she was about 3 yrs old when we got her. She was well loved, even by those who usually don’t like dogs. I’m happy she’s no longer in pain but I miss her terribly. I hope she’s getting lots of treats in the dog afterlife.
January 14, 2026 at 6:59 AM
Condolences to Holly 💔. Beagles are the best. We had a beautiful and joyous one for 14 years. When her time came, it was the most painful decision I'd ever made, but she was suffering and it would have been selfish to keep her going just to put off our grief. Hard to accept that at the time.
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Sorry to hear, my beagle Marker moved on last June after 12+ years with me, he was also about 3 when I got him. Our little hounds are free from the pain of this world but missed by so many.
January 14, 2026 at 8:20 AM
Sorry to hear, my beagle Marker moved on last June after 12+ years with me, he was also about 3 when I got him. Our little hounds are free from the pain of this world but missed by so many.
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Betty was beautiful - that lovely, soft expression [sigh]. I’m so sorry for your loss. The time we have with them is never enough, no matter how much love we try to pack into the time we have. [hugs]
January 14, 2026 at 8:31 AM
Betty was beautiful - that lovely, soft expression [sigh]. I’m so sorry for your loss. The time we have with them is never enough, no matter how much love we try to pack into the time we have. [hugs]
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She looks so sweet... so sorry for your loss.
#RestInPeaceBettyTheDog
#RestInPeaceBettyTheDog
a white dog with a halo on its head is laying down .
ALT: a white dog with a halo on its head is laying down .
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January 14, 2026 at 8:44 AM
She looks so sweet... so sorry for your loss.
#RestInPeaceBettyTheDog
#RestInPeaceBettyTheDog
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Sending comfort and care across the miles.
When we have a loss of a great depth the angels will be close to comfort you.
wish you lightness and comfort across the miles.
Not know other post that this just happen.
thought your post was it was a remember from long ago
When we have a loss of a great depth the angels will be close to comfort you.
wish you lightness and comfort across the miles.
Not know other post that this just happen.
thought your post was it was a remember from long ago
January 14, 2026 at 9:10 AM
Sending comfort and care across the miles.
When we have a loss of a great depth the angels will be close to comfort you.
wish you lightness and comfort across the miles.
Not know other post that this just happen.
thought your post was it was a remember from long ago
When we have a loss of a great depth the angels will be close to comfort you.
wish you lightness and comfort across the miles.
Not know other post that this just happen.
thought your post was it was a remember from long ago
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When your time comes, Betty will be waiting for you! 💔
January 14, 2026 at 12:30 PM
When your time comes, Betty will be waiting for you! 💔
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I love this!❤️
It's not "goodbye"--
it's "Until we meet again".
It's not "goodbye"--
it's "Until we meet again".
January 14, 2026 at 12:58 PM
I love this!❤️
It's not "goodbye"--
it's "Until we meet again".
It's not "goodbye"--
it's "Until we meet again".
Exactly this.
January 14, 2026 at 4:08 AM
Exactly this.
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Still miss my dog Bridge. Lost her to car hit in high school.
The comfort dogs provide is profound.
The comfort dogs provide is profound.
January 13, 2026 at 8:46 AM
Still miss my dog Bridge. Lost her to car hit in high school.
The comfort dogs provide is profound.
The comfort dogs provide is profound.
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I dont know who said it but the lives of dogs are too short. This is their only fault.
My sweet beagle Betty died today. She’s been in my family for about 12 yrs and she was about 3 yrs old when we got her. She was well loved, even by those who usually don’t like dogs. I’m happy she’s no longer in pain but I miss her terribly. I hope she’s getting lots of treats in the dog afterlife.
January 13, 2026 at 10:11 PM
I dont know who said it but the lives of dogs are too short. This is their only fault.
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Awww. We lost our Zeus over the holidays. He was 14. Liver failure.
January 13, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Awww. We lost our Zeus over the holidays. He was 14. Liver failure.
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🕯️ Sorry for your loss 🤍
🕯️ Sorry for your loss 🤍
January 13, 2026 at 7:54 AM
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🕯️ Sorry for your loss 🤍
🕯️ Sorry for your loss 🤍
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So sad,,, we know they have to go but it’s so heartbreaking., Put my beautiful puppy down last month.,Had her for 13 and a half years,,, Miss her terribly… It’s a gift…
January 13, 2026 at 10:12 PM
So sad,,, we know they have to go but it’s so heartbreaking., Put my beautiful puppy down last month.,Had her for 13 and a half years,,, Miss her terribly… It’s a gift…
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My brother died unexpectedly in September. We travelled to Canada and brought her home to be loved. She was loved especially by my adult son. She loved him to the moon and back.
Today we learned her bladder cancer was eating her alive goodbye sweet Suzy. ❤️
Today we learned her bladder cancer was eating her alive goodbye sweet Suzy. ❤️
January 13, 2026 at 11:09 PM
My brother died unexpectedly in September. We travelled to Canada and brought her home to be loved. She was loved especially by my adult son. She loved him to the moon and back.
Today we learned her bladder cancer was eating her alive goodbye sweet Suzy. ❤️
Today we learned her bladder cancer was eating her alive goodbye sweet Suzy. ❤️
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That’s so beautiful, thank you for sharing. We lost our sweet Lisa on Christmas Day. I bet our dogs are frolicking together right now. ❤️
January 14, 2026 at 12:08 AM
That’s so beautiful, thank you for sharing. We lost our sweet Lisa on Christmas Day. I bet our dogs are frolicking together right now. ❤️
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What a beautiful face. In October, I lost my 16 year old chihuahua mix called Abbey. I miss her so very much. She was my world and was perfect in every way. The hurt doesn't go away but I do know what you mean about being happy that they are no longer struggling.
January 14, 2026 at 12:14 AM
What a beautiful face. In October, I lost my 16 year old chihuahua mix called Abbey. I miss her so very much. She was my world and was perfect in every way. The hurt doesn't go away but I do know what you mean about being happy that they are no longer struggling.
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It’s OK me and Bailey have got her now 🥲🌈🌁
January 14, 2026 at 12:22 AM
It’s OK me and Bailey have got her now 🥲🌈🌁
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Very sorry to hear
Dogs really are special
They truly are our best friends
Dogs really are special
They truly are our best friends
January 14, 2026 at 12:24 AM
Very sorry to hear
Dogs really are special
They truly are our best friends
Dogs really are special
They truly are our best friends