[nagdu] Biological Family Support for Service Animals

[NCBootman]

Julie,

I agree. I don't have to have their approval for things. But, when I did 
mention it in conversation, I did not expect the attitude of I know what is 
best for you and you really should listen because I know more. That one just 
took me offguard. I have since informed both family members that it is 
happening and very soon. Little brother after attacking finally had to give 
up and say that I sure had given this a lot of thought and researched it 
well. So, I'm happy, don't know exactly where they are with it, and it isn't 
important. It is the right decision for me.

Gregs

-----Original Message----- 
From: Julie J.
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2012 6:17 PM
To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Biological Family Support for Service Animals

Greg,

I'm still catching up since being out of town.  Sorry if you've already
gotten more info than you know what to do with! *smile*  Here's my
contribution.

It honestly didn't occur to me to discuss my using a guide dog or doing
the training myself with anyone in my family, excepting the people I
live with.  When I started using a cane many years ago this is the same
approach I took then.  I simply incorporated the cane and then the dog
into life as it seemed relevant, logical or natural.  I never made a big
deal out of it.  To this day I honestly have no idea what some of my
family members think of my blindness or my dogs.  It doesn't keep me up
at night wondering.  I feel like it's my decision and really doesn't
concern them.  That's just me though and how I usually do things.  I
don't ask their advice on purchasing a home, getting married, or where
to go on vacation.   It's not that I don't care what they think, it's
more that I'm just comfortable making those decisions on my own and
don't feel that their input would be helpful.  I'm not explaining well,
but I hope it's a bit understandable.

All the best in getting it all sorted out,
Julie


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