Nadia Elieff, a 23-year-old student veteran, struggled with PTSD until she discovered the benefits of service dogs.
He provides me with so much support that I was missing before. He is the final puzzle piece to my recovery
Elieff, who served in the Army Reserves for five years, will share her experience with her service dog Truffle at the "Unleashing Independence: The Vital Role of Service Dogs" panel discussion.
This event is part of Rutgers University's Disability Awareness Month, which features over 40 campus events.
Author's summary: Service dogs aid recovery journeys.