I completely enjoyed this story from start to finish. Immediately I read the title and subtitle, I knew it was going to be good and authentic. You've connected such important nuances between humans and non-humans, knowing that all creatures are born and they all crave their mother. You might want to read mine - it's about early loss and abandonment from birth and the quest for wholeness. It's a bit long, but even reading some of it would be great. https://medium.com/write-a-catalyst/exploring-and-embracing-wholeness-in-a-world-of-loss-and-abandonment-28b476793db0?sk=f3ef863253c4df5abd89c5dc3a6bf908