Dear Frank,
I write to you with incredible news. Last month, I brought home my new service dog, Tango. This was made possible by this Sunday Secret Post.
That post led to nearly $10,000 of donations within 2 weeks! I send all my love to you and to every single person from the PostSecret community and beyond who contributed, as well as those who weren’t able to contribute but still saw the post and hoped on my behalf. You all have made something amazing happen for this 25-year-old woman who is now so excited for the life of independence, freedom, and trust Tango and I are building together.
Thank you for hearing me and helping me that chilly day in Connecticut several years ago, Frank. The secret I shared in that auditorium was one of despair, believing I would never be able to partner with a service dog of my own. I am so grateful to be able to look back on that day and smile because I just didn’t know yet what good fortune was coming my way.
My life changed forever when I bought home my service dog Gusto (nickname Tango). Since then I have:
– had only a fraction of the medical episodes I used to have thanks to my service dog’s early alerting
– moved into my own apartment where I am able to live independently
– returned to school and am currently enrolled in a full course load for the first time in my life
– traveled by train and plane on trips I never could have safely gone on without my service dog
– made new friends
– grown tremendously in security and confidence
– started to figure out a doable career path for myself
I cannot overstate how much Gusto has impacted my heart, my health, and my future. Our togetherness was made possible by the PostSecret community, and I am forever grateful.
If you would like to learn more about the transformative power of service animals, check out the resource below.
Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities
