When I was younger, I tried on my older sister's high heels. I wasn't very girly back then (or now) and had always been scared to try something that had a heel taller than riding boots. I wobbled all over the place in her fancy heels, almost falling down multiple times! My sister laughed but remained patient. She told me to walk as if I'd been walking in heels all my life. To walk with confidence and purpose. To walk like I believed I could walk without falling. She said that if I believed it enough, I'd find my balance. It surprised me - how could shoes tell if I was confident in my step or not? But, here's the crazy thing - it worked. Only for a few steps before I lost my balance again, but for those few steps, I stopped worrying about wearing heels and walked with pride. Heels never really caught on for me, but I did try them again in college. I remembered what my sister said and was able to wear 2" heels out for several girls' nights out without falling or stumbling. Confidence was the key. I bet you're wondering what the heck high heels could possibly have to do with service dogs. Keep reading!
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My Name is Sally...I have a condition called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. This blog is about my journey training Robbie, a dog who helped me regain independence, confidence, and achieve the impossible in the face of my disability. It continues on with the training of Austin, Robbie's successor. Check Out... - "More than a Dog" was published on a site called The Mighty Categories
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