Laurel Braitman delves into the complex psychological states of animals, exploring their connections to the human psyche. Her work examines how understanding animal mental health, from anxious dogs to recovering elephants, can reveal deeper truths about ourselves. Braitman's writing is characterized by its empathy and analytical approach, offering readers fresh perspectives on the human-animal relationship. She also contributes her insights to prominent publications and often performs her work live, engaging a broader audience with her unique explorations.
The author shares how, in the years following her beloved father's death, she denied her suffering and lived with the constant fear of loss that left her terrified of love and intimacy until she set out on a journey to confront the grief she'd been avoiding for so long.