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Best way I know how to explain it is guns help me feel like I can protect and defend myself but it doesn't take away the flashbacks, nightmares & anxiety. Honestly Thor doesn't take away the flashbacks, nightmares or anxiety but he makes it better and easier to cope with. He's a great way to take my ...

Welcome Nicole. I cant understand exactly what youre going through, so please forgive my ignorance.

If your attack was somewhat recent maybe you should wait before you document yourself as having emotional issues. Time eases pain & generally we grow stronger from our experiences. For better or ...

I do appreciate everyone's support on here. Looks like I found a neat place to talk about guns & concealed carry from what I've seen exploring this forum.

Actually, ESAs do not have to go through all the training and work that another type of service animal has to go through.

Looking at the National Registry site, it doesn't look like you even have to be diagnosed with a disability, you just have to state that you have one in order to get your ESA ...

I think I could if it came down to me & my daughter's safety. In the situation of "their life or mine" I'd rather it be theirs. I say I think I could because I don't think I can know with absolute certainty how I would handle such situation if it arose. I'm hoping anxiety won't keep me from my CHL ...

Since being home alone is where you have the most anxiety, get a gun. Or several guns. You don't need a CHL for that. Be sure to practice so you're comfortable shooting them. If you want the CHL so you can carry elsewhere (you can already carry in your vehicle because of the MPA), then apply. The ...

I should clarify the reason I am looking into registering Thor as an ESA...
Under federal law I can not be denyed housing because of my ESA. They have the same legal benefits as any other service Dog. We are moving soon and the town I'm moving too can be difficult to find housing because it's a ...

Okay, so I am looking into getting my German Shepherd registered as an emotional support animal because I have anxiety related to being home alone. My husband works in the oil field and is gone a lot. I have been known to have panic attacks when I am home alone. I am a victim of sexual assault and I ...