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The Only Child Diaries PodcastAuthor: Tracy Wallace
Not just for only children! Info, stories and life experiences for anyone who feels like they didn't get the How-To brochure on life! Host Tracy Wallace, who has been a business owner, a successful fundraiser, a stand-up comedian, a caregiver and an animal lover, shares stories from the front lines of adulting to help others in this journey called life. She does this while finding the humor in the all situations. Language: en-us Genres: Comedy, Personal Journals, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Brochure on Gabapentin and Guilt
Episode 34
Tuesday, 12 May, 2026
Send us Fan MailMy cat isn’t “needy” in the cute way. He’s the kind of bonded that makes you rethink your whole schedule. I’m Tracy Wallace, and I’m telling the story of Bubby, my not-so-cuddly rescue cat who somehow became my shadow, my routine, and yes, one of my most codependent relationships.Bubby shows up at our barn like a lot of barn cats do, half-mystery and fully scrappy, collecting names from everyone who feeds him. Over time, he picks me. Eventually, after my elderly bunny Holly passes away, my husband Bill and I bring Bubby home, and he falls hard for the indoor life: soft beds, carpets, and the predictability of a house. The twist is that even with his independent streak, he bonds so tightly that my absence can send him spiraling.Now Bubby is around 15 or 16 and dealing with real senior cat health issues, including diabetes and asthma. Add cat anxiety and separation stress, and ordinary things like going to the office, having a plumber visit, or living next to loud construction can turn into pacing, crying at the door, and even vomiting. I share what our vet recommended, including gabapentin for anxiety and why a transdermal option can be a lifesaver when your cat refuses pills, plus how I’m trying to keep our home calm and “Zen” when life doesn’t cooperate.If you’ve ever felt pet parent guilt, worried about your anxious cat, or wondered where the line is between love and codependency, you’ll see yourself here. Subscribe to Only Child Diaries, share this with a friend who loves their pet like family, and leave a rating and review so more people can find us.For the Only Child Diaries:Check us out on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/onlychilddiariespodcast/orInstagram https://www.instagram.com/onlychilddiaries/orThreadshttps://www.threads.net/@onlychilddiariesand onBluesky https://bsky.app/profile/onlychilddiaries.bsky.social
