I agree. Some years ago, like up through the mid 90’s, one had to have a valor award, a purple heart, or at least a CIB or Navy/Marine Corps combat action ribbon to even be considered for PTSD. Now I am not saying helicopter pilots and crew did not see serious action as did others. My point is we have men and women who were never even in a combat zone drawing VA disability for PTSD. A retired Major or LTC who was MI in Berlin draws VA disability as he fears the KGB will kill him. This PTSD has gone whacko. Dogs and cats make great pals. They do not belong on planes or in public unless to help the blind.
I understand your concerns, however, working with military people who have to fish body parts out of the ocean for weeks on end after plane crashes, and clean up all sorts of human wreckage, I have seen PTSD with them.
Actually since these experiences, I have come to believe that the costs of finding out exactly what happened is counter prodctive for it makes for so many more victims.
Just as the flag seems to have gone to half staff permanently.
Or Deaf.
I have a friend who is profoundly deaf and has a dog to alert her to things going on around her.
Great dog. Very well trained and behaved. And that is obvious.
Amen
How about a comfort turkey?