We're so glad to have you back from the brink and with us here today. Emma is a gem in canine form.

This both breaks and heals my heart. I lost my nephew to suicide 7 years ago, and our lives will never be the same. Please, to anyone contemplating suicide, DON’T LEAVE Us! Get Help! Call 1-800-273-8255 or visit AFSP. Org. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

I believe everyone with PTSD and Depression should be given a service dog. The symbiotic relationship of dog and human benefits them both, and the rest of us too. I have read scholarly, peer-reviewed articles about research on the subject. It has been observed that PTSD patients are able to more easily wean themselves off the cocktail of drugs they’re on once they have the dogs. By symbiotic relationship I mean the dogs not only take care of their people, but their people also have to take care of the dogs—-who need to be fed, groomed, walked, played with, and cuddled—-which gets them out of bed, outside around people, and functioning normally in society, confident that the dog will get them out of harm’s way if they start having a flashback or episode, instead of holed up in bed completely shut down and popping handfuls of prescribed medication (including benzodiazepines and SSRIs).

Hang on in there. I'm happy you found such a sweet friend :)

She looks like a gentle giant.

Stay strong! I'm so grateful you're still with us! You are special!

Emma is an angel in disguise! Good for you!

Angels around us

This. We don't need to "secure prescription medications" (as a commercial says) to prevent our veterans from committing suicide. We need to support them and help them find love. I am so glad you have this good girl to love you!

Thank you for your service, sir. And I'm SO glad to see she's caring for you; my grandson has an identical story, and pretty much an identical dog. Sending love, sir.

Black labs...what can you say?... they will melt you....

Welcome back from the brink my friend.

That sounds like a really rough patch. Congrats on making it true. And taking such good care of each other.

List my vet dad to this, worst day if my life other than my near death experience.

You two were meant to be a couple! <3

I feel for you and am so pleased to hear that things are better. Dogs make everything better!

Stay strong <3

***onions***

Dogs do that. My Shilo did that for me.

I have PTSD as well so to trauma from rape and abuse. I'm happy to hear you have such a great companion to help you. Stay strong

Emma is a beautiful gift from God there to save your life.

God Bless her. I’ve got one of those. Just a little bit smaller.

Thank God for our furry friends. They are truly worth their weight in gold. Happy New Year to you both.

Thank god for your service dog, she is your life safer and I am glad you opt for living. Better days are coming. God bless you and Emma.

I am so glad you're feeling happiness and joy now. I had a surgery last year, that made me feel like I'd lose my mobility forever and I shut down, and now I'm loving life. Don't forget to reach out for help. Keep your sense of humor!! Happy New Year!!!

I wish I could hug you both!

She knows you!

I am so happy for you and Emma!

Emma has a beautiful kind face and all that unconditional love. Glad you have each other.

Can't imagine a better partner. Unconditional love....it's what we all need.

A dog is the best friend you can ever have.

Bless you

There's nothing like a fur-person to help one find “Joy!”

she needs you too / but wow she is beautiful

Wow.. I am so glad, you are still here. Thank you, for your service. And thank Emma for being your life line!

Thank you for staying!

This is incredible. People need to know they're appreciated and this man definitely knows he is

I teared up.

Doggy kisses , awwww

What an awesome brother. So very sweet

Wow. That’s amazing

What a lovely gesture. And that is excellent craftsmanship.

Purely magical. A wonderful memory.

Your ex is a bitter and miserable person. But, you already know that. I'm glad that you left that toxicity behind. Best wishes for a bright future.

I am so sorry for your loss...This tree is pure sunshine.

Correction, you bought the ultimate Christmas tree!! One that a can't knock over..

That is so beautiful

Any one that fights cancer deserves the title of super woman / super man . On the way you also got a nice hair cut. I'm proud of you.

This is humanity.. :-)

Congratulations on surviving 8 tough years and this particularly difficult one. Sending you well wishes.

Wow, it must have been really difficult to work with all that on your head but I am sure you raised at least a few smiles and giggles from those not too sick to notice - very well done!

That's so sweet! Your dad's great.