Guys, this is me - reaching out because I have nowhere left to look.

I am a disabled woman with a service dog named Odin. One of my disabilities causes me to invest time, money, effort, and love into people who give nothing in return and it is killing me. I won’t go into what has happened in the last few weeks to justify this ad, but suffice it to say - I AM DESPERATE FOR TRUE FRIENDS.

I have always been the type of person to be there for anyone who needed it. No food? I got you. Need meds or something else? I’ll try my best. Need someone to call at 3 am? I’ll answer. Too drunk/high to drive home? I’ll be there. Got too high and need someone to babysit and hold you? I’m here. Haven’t been able to get a hug or someone to talk to? Come here. Need someone to cry to/with? I got you. I’ve always been that person.

All of my experience is in an industry that is failing due to COVID. Even with my extensive experience and knowledge in restaurants and bars, I’m finding no work. I’m living off very little and my food stamps haven’t been approved again, but I do what I can.

My health isn’t great - physically, mentally, anything. And I’m losing hope. Countless specialists, medications, studies, all of it. We can’t seem to figure anything out and things are getting worse every day.

The first thing I want more than anything is to find someone who would be willing to exercise my dog in exchange for homecooked meals (for you and your fur friend, if you have one!) I am currently on a liquid diet as my GI system has decided once again it doesn’t want to handle real food, so I’ve got a ton of things that need to be made before they go bad. Currently, I’m making turkey stew!

But, mostly, I’m looking for people who will know how to give as much as they take. A lot of the times, I’m confined to my bed. This isn’t fun for everyone. I know that. I have a car and I’m willing to drive, but I just.. I can’t always do so due to suffering from persistent migraines that obscure my vision. I would love to have people to talk to, hang out with, and enjoy homecooked dinners with. Especially if you have a fur friend too. Odin is great with animals of all species - cats, birds, even rabbits.

Things that we enjoy doing: cuddling, watching true crime and documentaries, cooking, going on adventures to the mountains and beaches, going on hikes, the dog park, car rides, karaoke, training, and trying to be crafty (which - I will say, I am definitely no artist lol), wearing matching outfits, deep cleaning in order to donate to the less fortunate, and making people laugh.

Things about me: Ex-kennel advisor for a dog breeder, dog trainer with service dog experience, ex-chef, bartender, avid redditor, ex-dancer and Pilates trainer, ex-addict (sober now), skin care enthusiast WHO CANNOT RID OF THIS MASKNE!!*.

Odin: 2 years and 3 month old black lab/German Shepherd working line. Multi-service service dog. Loves long walks, hikes, the beach, dog parks/dogs, tug of war, super picky eater, enjoys dressing up, loves working and training, mamas boy for sure.

Here is a photo of us in our matching Christmas jammies!

You must understand that I tend to make split second plans as I never know how I will feel days in advance. You must understand that I am bed bound a lot of the time (recently) and am constantly going through different testing to figure out how to deal with things. You must understand that I am asking for help and that I will be there as much as I am able. You must understand that I am trying my best and do best with people who either are disabled/unwell themselves or have lived with/worked with those who are.

We love everyone and hope that we can find the love and help in the world that has fucked us off so much lately!

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