22 Understanding Pets For When You Are Going Through It

Briana Viser • Writer and Editor

Mar 20, 2026 11:00 AM EDT

Our pets don't judge us.

The beautiful thing about animals is that they really aren't human-like in the best ways. They don't judge us, they don't think about evil things or have bad thoughts about us. They don't care if we did a good job at work, if we're being a good partner, family member, son, daughter, mother, father, friend, or human in the world. They don't care about our achievements, our work ethic, or our personalities. They don't care if we lay inside all day staring at the ceiling thinking about our ex, and they don't care if we've been philanthropic, selfless, or angelic either. All they care about is that we're there with them, we feed and take care of them, and that we exchange love and comfort for them.

Everyone has bad times. No one is left unscathed from life's torments, tumults, or tortuous pains. Even someone's worst experience could be stubbing their toe, and that's okay. We need a sense of empathy no matter what we've gone through, and these understanding pets are basically like free therapy; it's like a small hug for when you need it most. If a physical hug isn't available, sometimes it can still be comforting to scroll pet memes and just lift your spirit a little bit at a time. There's a soft and kind message in animal memes, they allow you to unwind, wrap yourself in a blanket, and offer something simple and gentle to relax in. Life is so overwhelming, and that's all real. And so is the need for softness and comfort. In the middle of everything, you may truly just need a huge, and a soft scroll of pets who just get you.

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It can really feel like this after eating. Eating can be such a great escape for so many of us. It's biologically a need, and it fulfills an emotional comfort, and that's okay. We all have our vices that give us some inner sense of relief from how hard life can be, and food is actually not a bad way to go about it. As long as you're still healthy, then eat away! My favorite food is pasta, and when I'm sad I love just making myself some buttery, cheesy pasta to whisk away my problems.
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