For those who don't really know me personally i thought i'd tell you a little more about me and what goes on in my head. If you have any questions or would like to know a little more, please feel free to email me or message me on facebook.
As i said before i struggle a lot everyday doing basic things you probably don't even think about when you do it. I am very hesitant to do many things with friends and even family, just because i have such a hard time. It's not that I'm afraid that they wont help me but more of I'm afraid to ask for the help. For example, when i walk i need to hold on to someones arm almost all the time and i sometimes feel very uncomfortable doing such. I don't like putting people in awkward situations and for the people who don't really know how to help, it can be rather awkward for the both of us. Other things that makes me feel uncomfortable are being around to many people, like at a party setting, going to the mall is something you won't really see me doing, going out to eat with friends, even if my parents ask me to run to the store for them and pick something up or i myself, have to do errands, I'd rather ask my mom to run them for me or not do them. Although i do sometimes feel left out, its a lot easier on me physically and emotionally to stay in. I would say one of my biggest fears is going out because i hate to draw attention to myself and walking around the mall for example, everyone stares at me. going to the movies I've had people say dirty, rude things to me because "I'm not moving fast enough". It definitely takes a toll on me emotionally. Now is where people start to wonder how a service dog would actually help. Well, i think of myself as a very independent person and having a service dog would give me the physical independence i need. i wouldn't have to be uncomfortable asking someone to help me all the time. i could feel brave enough to go out and do things on my own such as running errands. And just having and being around dogs helps my anxiety just as much as helping my body, so having the special dog to help me physically will give me the strength i need to feel comfortable enough to actually be me and not feel upset of who i am.
But to everyone that has helped me in the passed, thank you so much, its means a lot!
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