Sacred Self-Love

Episode 26: Ewe and Me: A Shared Labor of Love and Loss


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In this tender and emotionally charged episode, I share the story of Frappe, one of our beloved ewes, and the difficult labor she recently went through. I found myself in the role of midwife—assisting in her birth process with trembling hands and a full heart. Despite all efforts, not all of the lambs survived, and the grief that followed cracked something open in me.

This experience brought me face-to-face with the sacred, often unseen weight we carry when we love and care deeply for animals. It wasn't just about tending to Frappe’s body—it was about witnessing her struggle, holding space for life and death in the same breath, and acknowledging the emotional bond that makes this kind of loss feel so profound.

I reflect on the beauty and heartbreak of this experience, how it touched my own body and spirit, and the healing that came from being supported and seen in the depths of that moment. This is a story about sacred service, shared pain, and the quiet wisdom of honoring life in all its forms.

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Sacred Self-LoveBy Valerie Vazquez