Taking the First Steps

Your warm words stayed with me as I stood on the cool floor. After taking a slow, steady breath, I placed one soft paw forward, then the other, feeling the firm boards give way to the cozy fringe of a woven rug. Right by the side of the sofa, a thick knitted throw blanket had spilled down toward the ground like a gentle hill. I padded over quietly and rested my front paws against its soft folds. It felt welcoming and safe, an inviting spot to pause and look around.