The arrival of a Golden Retriever in his life was a real turning point for Riley Yeomans, who has been blind since childhood. With the guide dog by his side, he was able to accomplish a lot and overcome depression.
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A guide dog does not only help its master to orient himself, move around and carry out daily tasks. He is also her best friend and provides her with invaluable support, especially on days when morale is low. The story of Riley Yeomans25 years old, and his dog Yashka is the perfect illustration. It is reported by Daily Record.
« A moment I will never forget, learning that I was going to own a guide dog. I was just looking forward to meeting Yashka and starting a new chapter in my life with her by my side “recalls the young man. The moment in question is when he was told, in May 2016, that he was going to have a guide dog after spending 4 years on the waiting list.
He had just started his first year at university. With the animal near him, he was able to continue his studies brilliantly. ” Yashka is the reason I came this far. Everything I’ve achieved is thanks to her he says.
With the help of the 7-year-old Golden Retriever, Riley Yeomans graduated in creative writing from the University of Derbythen his master’s degree at the University of Nottingham Trent. The duo then moved to Ipswich in the Suffolk (East of England), where the student prepares his doctorate at the Manchester Metropolitan University.
“The best friend I could wish to have”
The dog gives him the strength to move forward, to have plans and to express himself about the blindness he has suffered from since he was 2 years old due to retinal dystrophy and nystagmus (uncontrolled eye movement).
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« Whether she’s guiding me on public transport, sitting at my feet at a conference, or under a table while I’m with friends, her mere presence is extremely reassuring and uplifting. No matter what life throws at us, as long as we’re together I know it’ll be alright “, he confides.
Riley Yeomanswho suffered from anxiety and depression, managed to overcome these ailments thanks to Yashka. When he is not at his best morally, he can count on the dog to give him a smile and a boost with her hugs and kisses. ” All she wants in return is love, tummy scratches and food. She’s the best friend I could wish to have “, he concludes.
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