Matt from Ottawa
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Hello! My name is Matt, I'm eighteen
and in my first year of college. I grew up in Ottawa but I'm
currently doing my undergrad in Toronto. I plan to apply to med
school and become a doctor. Medicine is a passion of mine and I've
always wanted to help people.
Alongside medicine, I really love animals and the outdoors.
Most of my time is spent outdoors hiking, caving, and looking for
snakes. I'm also a huge reader and an aspiring writer.
Following a traumatic event a few years ago, I was diagnosed
with PTSD, depression, and anxiety. Because of my PTSD, I experience
episodes of severe dissociation which put me in physical danger and
cause me high levels of stress and anxiety.
A lot of day-to-day tasks like grocery shopping and doctors
appointments cause me intense anxiety. Even leaving home for a walk
is a stressful experience for me. I don't feel safe anywhere.
K4Paws was recommended to me when I was hospitalised for my
mental health for the first time. I was in a very dark place and my
PTSD was overwhelming. When a nurse suggested that K4Paws could help
me, I was feeling hopeful for the first time in years.
Having a service dog would give me a constant presence to help
me manage my PTSD and soothe my anxiety while I work towards my goal
of med school. One of my hopes is that a service dog will be able to
help keep me safe during my dissociative episodes and ease the
anxiety and stress that follows.
The staff at K4Paws have been incredibly helpful with walking
me through the application process and I owe so much to them.
Thank you for your support!
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