Athea the Therapig
A sign of hope, and a reminder that you can be a flying pig too.
Why a pig?
I’m sure you have heard the saying “when pigs fly.” It’s often used with humor as a way of saying something will never happen.
Unfortunately, I hear the same thing about addiction and recovery on a regular basis. The truth is, recovery isn’t easy, and if you look at the statistics for people who maintain long-term sobriety, they are discouraging.
However, there are many people like me who beat the odds and recovered. We are the flying pigs in a world of never. Athea is a sign of hope, to remind people that they can be flying pigs too.
She is very affectionate and loves belly rubs and, of course, snacks! She may even sit on your lap if you’re open to it. If she isn’t your thing, that’s perfectly fine; I’m happy to schedule you on her day off.
When people ask me what is therapeutic about a pig, I simply say, “Look at the smile on your face.”
I hope she makes you smile and gives you hope today.
