Patricia M Wolfenden, LMHC, LMFT

11/14/2025

“A Miracle in the Gorilla House — Meet Moke, the National Zoo’s Newest Little One”
The National Zoo is celebrating a joyful milestone: the birth of Moke, a healthy western lowland gorilla born to first-time mother Calaya and silverback Baraka. His arrival is a victory not just for the gorilla family, but for a species critically endangered in the wild.
Keepers spent months preparing Calaya for motherhood with ultrasounds, training sessions, and nurturing exercises — and it worked. From the moment Moke was born, she cradled him, nursed him, and kept him close, showing the strong maternal instincts the team had hoped for.
With the Great Ape House closed to give them quiet time to bond, early signs show Moke is thriving — a tiny, hopeful symbol of conservation success and the future of his species.
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11/14/2025

“Five Orphaned Russian Bear Cubs Saved From Certain Death”

In the frozen forests of Russia, five tiny bear cubs — Mike, Cleopa, Zoya, Zosya, and Masha — were abandoned by their mothers and facing almost certain death. Rescuers from the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) saved them, bringing them to the Orphan Bears Rescue Centre in Tver for round-the-clock care.

Through meticulous feeding, warmth, and rehabilitation, the cubs are now growing stronger, learning essential survival skills, and gaining the confidence needed to thrive in the wild. Their story is a powerful reminder of resilience, the impact of human compassion, and the hope that even the smallest lives can survive against the odds.

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11/14/2025

Neo: The Gentle Lion of the Savannah

Neo, a young lion with unique traits, stood out from his pride with his calm, gentle nature. Unlike other cubs, he observed the world quietly, showing patience and empathy toward weaker lions and cubs.

Despite challenges, Neo thrived, teaching the pride—and observers—that kindness and compassion have a place even in the wild. His story is a reminder that uniqueness is strength, and gentleness can endure anywhere.

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11/12/2025

Yes. Member of the too sensitive club here.

11/08/2025

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10/23/2025

The Beauty of Fall Flowers.

10/23/2025

Discover somatic therapy and vagus nerve tools designed to calm stress, ease trauma, and restore balance. Includes professionally crafted dissociation worksheets to guide you toward self-awareness, healing, and lasting personal growth.