Harper, the canine Advocate

​Imagine you’re a child, and a grownup has done something very bad to you. You’re hurt, you’re confused, you’re scared. Then you’re taken to an office where you know you’re going to have to bring up the awful memories again. The grownups at the office are all nice, but you still don’t want to be there.

Harper brings a tissue.

​Then all of a sudden you look down and see a little fuzzy grey dog trot into the room and light up when she sees you. She jumps up on the couch and licks your hand as you scratch her ears. While you’re waiting for your appointment, she picks a book for you to read. You sniffle as you start thinking about the bad things again and she brings you a tissue.

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