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Thank you @Wiyot, I could picture Jo's reaction and love seeing his bond with Kidd and Little Man growing.

Thank you @sandeman. Kidd is so sweet and charming he's a delight to write. It was fun too seeing a playful side of Bass. .

Awe, thank you @drsawzall. I thought of you, @Summerabbacat, and a couple others when writing. Yay pooch rescue!!!

What a wonderful description of images this chapter invoked! Thank you @Doha. Spirit guides have always held a fascination

We're in complete agreement @Summerabbacat. They did need more time. The challenges of working with any group, two-legged or four, and specialized attention are rewarding, though they can be draining on one's psyche. In the end, those of us dedicated to such causes will carry fond memories on through life. I see Kidd and Jo the same, innocents in life, and expect no matter what fate brings, they'll maintain that part of themselves. Mannly started out quite the innocent himself, but between his time at the ranch and what came before, he continues to grow leaps and bounds. Personally, I always enjoy watching characters develop. More to come on requirements for adopting from Two Spirits Canine Rescue...

Thank you @dboggs9700! It was a lot of fun researching rescue organizations and what facilities the ranch could offer. Moving, hmmm, I suspect someone will be moving at some point in time. They've still much to do at the ranch...

Almost three weeks had passed since the latest intrusion on Two Spirits Horse Ranch, and Mannly, Kidd, and Jo were recovering, each at their own pace. Mannly’s headaches persisted, though they had decreased. Medical tests showed no physical damage, so it was decided that the symptoms were due to trauma-related stress and the psychological effects of what he’d endured during the two assaults. Kidd remained on partial bed rest but was healing as best as could be expected. His experience of el

Thank you @Doha, my greatest hope is that it's received in respect as intended. Survivors lose so much, due to no fault of their own. Each deserves tremendous respect and administration for making it through.

Thank you, @sandeman. It seems this chapter hit right where it was intended. There are far too many struggles for power in our time when it would be so much more peaceful to live and let live.

@drsawzall and @Doha the world is in which we live makes so little sense sometimes. The pathetic excuses I've heard to justify an abuser's behavior have never made sense, and then, of course, are those who deny and lie about their actions.

We are in 100% agreement. There is never any justifiable excuse for abuse, none. I don't care what someone's been through. They know better but are still violent.

Memories sure came to light at long last. It seems the Longfeathers have a special gift of knowing what would be best for each recipient. My favorite part though was that Bass and Kidd finally found their for ever home.

I've researched the statistics and honestly have come away bewildered and confused. Back when I was working, the most staggering thing was that 1:3 girls and 1:4 boys would be sexually abused/assaulted by the time they're 18 years old, and males typically underreport. How many go on to perpetuate violence against others? I saw one study that said approximately 3% to 5%, but other sites have shown different numbers, so honestly, I don't know at the moment. What I finally came away asking was, Has it gotten any better?

I struggle with the excuse of becoming an abuser because one fell victim to such horrors. Logically it seems one would be more compassionate towards others, but the mind is a strange often unexplainable thing.

Thank you @Doha, Moon Child has lng been a favorite of mine. Growing up I repeatedly hear an untold number of derogatory number of names and false statements of causes and swore I'd share what truth I could. Kidd was brave beyond his imagination saving Jo, deepening their bond. Mannly was indeed fortunate to find such favor with such a magnificent creature.