Dear Brianna,

You named Cherry appropriately; she’s very sweet. The moment I connected with her she immediately said, "Is everything okay?" She says you're having trouble falling asleep at night, like you're up worrying or ruminating over things. She says you're not talking to her about things as much as you should be, and that you really should talk to her about the things that bother you. She would like to help you work them out. Cherry feels that you're her Mommy, but you're also friends, and she wants to be there for you, listen to you, and help you. She says she can't take care of you if you don't let her. 

I told Cherry you're supposed to be the one taking care of her, and she showed me an image of herself that looked like she was shaking her head saying, "No, no, no." She understands that your role is to take care of her needs in terms of food and water, medical care, and to be there for her emotionally. But, she says it's also her role to help take care of you in the ways that she can. She feels like that includes listening to you and comforting you, even trying to gently nudge your mind with suggestions at times.

Cherry becomes frustrated when she feels like she's not fulfilling what she sees as her role in your family, especially if has something to do with helping you. But, other than that she seems happy and okay emotionally. She knows you love her very much and is happy in your home. Cherry loves being a member of your family. She feels like she's getting along pretty well with everyone, although she's a bit wary of one of your dogs, whom she says sometimes intimidates her. 

I think sometimes Cherry wishes she was human or you were a cat, so you could really talk. But, talk to her anyway, of course. She won’t understand most of your words, but will pick up on your feelings and the images in your mind as you speak. Cherry says she loves you very much and just wants to give you as much love and support as she can. Anything you can do to help her feel like she’s fulfilling this role will add to her happiness and contentment.

Many Blessings,

Jennifer Dickman