When Love Hurts: How to Beat the Fear of Relationship Risk

Jerusha Agen Fighting Fear 6 Comments

Spring. A time to celebrate new life. But I was watching the grim march of death. Our twelve-year-old golden retriever was dying, and I was helpless to stop it. I could only make him comfortable and sit by his side as he took his last breaths. He had been part of our family for nearly two years, since we adopted …

The Greatest Reward: Conquering Fear with the Ultimate Good

Jerusha Agen Fighting Fear 4 Comments

I’d never seen him so scared. When I first picked him up from his long flight from breeder to us, it didn’t take long to notice that our fluffy Great Pyrenees puppy, Marshmallow, was one of the bravest and most confident dogs we’d ever had. He showed no fear of the airport sounds and noises, our home when we arrived, …

In the Shadow: Facing Death, Loss, and Life without Fear

Jerusha Agen Fighting Fear 10 Comments

I froze at the sharp sound of the cough. His breathing afterward was heavier, slightly labored. These symptoms aren’t yet severe and they still disappear as frequently as they make themselves known. But the signs are gradually increasing—the signs that remind me our precious dog is dying. Faithful readers of the Fear Warrior Blog will remember that one of my …