GriefSPEAK: Mercy’s Mysterious Malaise – Mari Nardolillo Dias

By: Mari Nardolillo Dias

Outlets: RINewsToday

Published: September 18, 2026

Words: 1,409

Last Updated: 6 hours, 31 minutes ago


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By: Mercy Dias, as told to Dr. Mari Dias, EdD, FT

Mercy’s Mysterious Malaise

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How to advocate for your pet

Mom knew I wasn’t feeling well. I wasn’t eating or drinking, and I refused to give her a kiss. I was drooling like a Mastiff, (and I don’t drool!) and my tongue was protruding slightly between my lips.

The next thing I knew mom and I hopped into her car – I didn’t know …

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