Flowers for Iggy
This collection is for Iggy, my cat and constant companion. We lived through a lot together— estrangement,the pandemic, my relapse, and hours of Zoom IOP and EMDR therapy. She was always on duty, ready to plop down on my chest for a cuddle whenever things got heavy. Each flower painting is a tribute to our time together, a look at the impact Iggy, my unintentional healing life coach, had on me, and the grief I felt after she died.
Iggy is 18 years old. Each night I told her I am grateful for one more day with you. In July 2025 that turned into, I am grateful for one more day with you but if you need to go, I'll be okay.
Iggy died July 23, 2025. GRIEF is consuming me. cried and cried and cried some more. My heart aches. I don't know how to process life without her. I keep looking for her in all her usual spots.
Over the decade we shared, Iggy constant comfort helped me mend my broken pieces and find healing.
The loss of Iggy has shown me how much I relied on her to soothe my nervous system. That comfortable place is no longer an option.
In 2015 Mathias and I picked up a scared cat tucked in a cardboard box. After two weeks under Mathias's bed, I opened the basement door and she was at the top of the steps. She came through, and we never looked back. I was the lucky one.
Thank you for the kind heartfelt comments. They are so important to me. Love, Beth
From Stella with flowers. Love the whole collection! Wonderful photo of Iggy. I bought another journal because you can’t have too many. I will fill them with notes and collages evidently :)
From Maggie R. I love the Iggy Collection. We lost our dog two years ago and it is still so hard!
I am still working in this, but I realized that when Iggy died, I didn't have to pick up my broken pieces. She took them with her, and we both found our healing.
I miss and love you Iggy,GIGs,Momo
This is Trisha Rose. What a beautiful way to honor Iggy. I have never seen anyone share their art was meant as a tribute a kitty. Such a lovely way to begin your lifelong healing journey. So glad to be connected to you and to be able to see such a creative, vibrant testament to time shared together.
From Beth R. Hello Beth. I just wanted to share with you that I think you often. You are very talented and brave. I appreciate and love your art talent. I also think of the information you have shared about your struggles with depression and anxiety. Stay strong and thank you for your honesty. Hugs to you.
From Annette. I am so sorry you lost her! But seeing your beautiful art on my timeline always brightens my day! Thank you so much for sharing your gifts with us!