This puppy saved my life. Not in a dramatic way. In a quiet way. After years of abuse at work, I wasn't able to show up without having severe anxiety.
I took a year off; I didn't mean to take a year off. But the toxic situation from my "last employer" adversely impacted my attempts to move on...
Going to the shelter, I found and adopted a puppy. She was anxious. I was anxious. We came to learn how to calm down and trust that panic mode wasn't needed or helpful.
So, if you have a situation that needs time to heal... my recommendation... ADOPT A PUPPY!
