I am glad to join this group as no one understands the bond that I have with my two dogs. I had an atypical case of guillian barre where I lost became weaker and weaker over the course six weeks to the point where I could not get up, walk, or sit up unassisted. One of my dogs was unable to go up the stairs. In the last few weeks before I went into the hospital I spent most of my time upstairs in my bedroom and the bath across the hall. I missed my dogs terribly. They didn’t see me differently I was still the person who gave them snuggles and they would still light up every time they saw me. They were the only ones who could make me forget the horror I was going through. I would gather all of the strength and energy I had to scoot down the stairs to see them. They brought me more love and comfort then anything else could at the time. For reference I have two cute gentle and lovable giant dogs so carrying them up the stairs was not an option. They continued to bring me joy and happiness post hospital stay and throughout my journey to recovery. They even learned to walk while I “chased” them trying to get their toy. The thing about dogs is that no matter what state you are in they will always see you as their person. I don’t think any of my family truly understands how much they helped me get to where I am today or how much they both truly mean to me. They kept me going when it would have been easy to give up. Even now while I have mostly recovered from my guillian barre they bring a smile to my face when I have bad days with my health from my other illnesses. #womansbestfriends #GuillainBarreSyndrome #Dysautonomia #Gastroparesis #SmallFiberNeuropathy