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Originally Posted by Kaos  I'm sure this would be a story of interest for the media and it has crossed my mind. BUT I want to bring attention to the issue without so much as bringing attention to myself. I'm worried about the stress with my ptsd. So I'm still figuring out what I am going to do.
On a side note. (My ptsd is not service related) I just wanted to clarify that. I didn't go into detail last night cause I was so stressed out. It happens to be a coincidence that I am a veteran w/ it. |
I work with victims of violent crimes and PTSD and have seen how debilitating it can be regardless of the cause. Whatever the cause of your PTSD, your service dog is there for you and has a job to do. I don't know if have a little service dog jacket for your dog or not - maybe that will help people recognize her as a working dog.
I think your story would be a great dog interest story and would bring the subject of service dogs to the attention of others. I have met a lot of ignorant people (not stupid, just not educated) who all assume service dogs have to be labs or golden retrievers.
You have to do what is best for you. I wish you all the best and hope your father is doing much better. Hang in there!
