“There is just no way around it!” exclaimed Susan. She was pacing the floor in her living room, hands and arms flailing as she tried to talk herself into the truth. “Spine surgery is the only way I’m going to be able to function like a human being! Unless I want to go on crying myself to sleep!” Her cats just watched the debacle from the safety of the couch. This was just another day with their owner, who had a few quirks that took getting used to. Susan kept pacing and mumbling to herself. This was a good thing, and she just needed to face it head on!