* Today’s prompt: “You come across a child sitting and crying over their pet that has passed away. What do you say to them?”

* Today’s music: Fallen Souls by Dosi. 🎧 Listen on SoundCloud.

Grief doesn’t care how old you are. In today’s episode, Richard finds himself face to face with the kind of pain no one is ever really prepared for... the loss of a beloved pet, and the quiet heartbreak of a child with no words to make it better.

This one’s a slower burn. A little raw. A reminder that sometimes the bravest thing we can do is just sit beside someone in the hurt, and offer the truth: You made their life better. They knew love. And that matters.

Expect soft words, gentle presence, and the hardest thing about Hearthlight so far: facing loss, and still finding meaning.

If you’ve ever said goodbye to a furry friend, this episode’s for you. Take a breath. Take your time.

🕯️ Dedicated to Socks... and every pet who left pawprints on our hearts.

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