Lena Dunham Instagram – Victor is one year old this month, and in honor of his big milestone I wanted to share some images of delight from my first year as a pig guardian. I went from one to two to four, made huge changes to my life and home, because I fell so deeply in love with these profoundly feeling creatures. I used to think I was too busy, overwhelmed and physically limited to be a “farm girl” (I mean, using a rake!?)- but it’s true that if something makes you happy, hours open up in the day and new real estate is unlocked in your mind (never dreamed I would have so much to say about hoof care.) I even found my body start to surprise me with what it was capable of- though I still need some help with the mucking of it all…
Pigs are prey animals. From birth, rife with genetically coded fear, they move through the world in an essential state of panic (relate?) So when you unlock their trust, it’s deeply gratifying. It’s also fun and cute that they literally don’t give a fuck about pleasing you- and yet, they so often do.
Pigs have an intelligence that borders on disarming, a willfulness that will remind you of the most iconic teenage girls, better senses of humor than any guy you’ll EVER meet on Hinge, and a unique language it takes time to learn. I never want to be without them in my life.
I’ve tried a lot of kinds of therapy. But nothing has healed my nervous system quite like loving and being loved by pigs.
Happy birthday Victor, my big strong brute! And thank you to Cherry, Leslie, Lila and all the future swine showing me how- even if you’re misunderstood and traumatized- to be brave enough to roll over and show your belly. | Posted on 12/Sep/2025 21:23:50
