We all know that service dogs are essential for many people with disabilities, but what happens when a so-called friend doesn’t understand the importance of these amazing animals? One woman with epilepsy found herself in a heated conflict when her friend, Anna, demanded that her service dog, Bailey, be left outside during a gathering. Little did they know, this decision would have serious consequences.
Doubting the Service Dog
The Seizure Struggle
Games Night Gone Wrong
A Forced Compromise
A Dangerous Outcome
Anna Gets Called Out
The Aftermath
Update: NTA
A Bittersweet Victory
In the end, it’s clear that our protagonist isn’t in the wrong. Her so-called friend Anna’s ignorance and insensitivity led to a dangerous situation, and her friend group rightfully called her out. Now, with Anna and her family blocked, our heroine can finally move on and surround herself with people who understand and respect her needs.
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NTA! She caused harm and deserves to pay the bill
“NTA. Compromised, got hurt, friend blamed you. AH is Anna.”
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NTA and friends support, block her and her family
NTA! Your friend is the AH. Keep Bailey by your side
Block Anna and her family. She is dangerous and drama.
NTA! Hope your head is okay! Extra Bailey cuddles
NTA: Friend gets what she deserves for her toxic behavior
“Ignore her ableist ass. NTA” – Don’t doubt yourself, you’re justified!
NTA! Your service dog is essential. Anna and her family are clueless
Bailey, the service dog, can detect seizures and give warnings
Block the trash and leave her in the dust
NTA: Accommodating ignorance, risking health, and Anna’s self-inflicted consequences.
Defending the service dog against ignorant ex-friend
NTA – Service dogs save lives!
NTA. Cut toxic friends out of your life
NTA. Ex-friend demands service dog be left outside. No decency
NTA. Respect for service dogs should be a no-brainer
NTA shuts down dangerously stupid friend with epic thread link
NTA: Would she complain about a wheelchair? Toxic friend.
NTA Ana and her mother need to apologize for their insensitivity
Seizure *on purpose?!?* NTA, block Anna and her flying monkeys
NTA: Stick to your guns and keep your service dog
NTA, block them and file a police report for harassment. Do retired service dogs stay with owners?
Anna can kick rocks! Friends defend separation from service dog.
