I knew this day was coming, but I still can’t believe that it’s here. Today everything changes.

Patrice and I have been together for as long as I can remember. When I’m hurt, she’s there. When I’m tired, she’s there. When I’m happy, she’s there.

Every day and every night we’ve experienced life’s joys and disappointments as a team.

And now it all has to end. It’s not fair. Why can’t we be together? We’re partners. How come they don’t understand that?

I want to cry and scream. Maybe if I show how upset I am, they will change their minds? Sometimes this works, but not all the time.

I just don’t understand, why can’t I bring my stuffed bear to kindergarten?