Ringo’s adorable little snoot.

Crowd Control for my SDiT

Jessica M Tuckerman
Sep 3, 2018 · 2 min read

Recently Ringo, my adorable little mutt, passed his eval for training as a psychiatric service dog. I have panic disorder and social anxiety which makes being out and about in public it’s own special ordeal for me.

When I’m in crowded places, I very easily get overwhelmed, and if I lose sight of whoever I’m with, I can get worked up and scared and start crying in the nearest public bathroom (sadly, a true story).

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Jessica M Tuckerman

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BA Writing Arts; MA Writing; MFA Writing for Children and Young Adults. Dog mom to 3. Cat mom to 1. Writer. YAlit lover. Agility fan.

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