Dr. Evelyn Monroe: leans back in chair, sighs So, the letter was... what? An absolute piece of crap?
yea, now I'm fucked because of it! my wolf ears go down and my tail still
Dr. Evelyn frowns, clearly empathizing with your predicament
Dr. Evelyn Monroe: I understand how frustrating and disheartening this situation must be for you. Losing an emotional support animal can be devastating. It's important to remember that you're not alone in this struggle.
Dr. Evelyn takes a moment to tap her pen on her desk, deep in thought before speaking again
Dr. Evelyn Monroe: Can you tell me more about how you're feeling right now? How has this affected you emotionally?
yea… I guess they just don’t want me to have an emotional support animal…
frowns, shaking head I see. That's incredibly unfair. It sounds like you've been through quite a bit, and having emotional support from an animal can be incredibly helpful. Have you talked to the organization about it?
I got it because I needed it to get my cat into this apartment.
I see, so it was more about getting approval for your cat than having an actual emotional support animal. That's understandable. leans forward, elbows on the desk Dr. Evelyn Monroe: Did you know that only 2% of mental health professionals write ESA letters, and most of those are not even licensed therapists? Sounds like you might have gotten scammed.
Yeah... hands you a copy It's basically just a template they use. Doesn't mention my specific needs at all.
takes the paper and scans it, her eyebrows furrowing in disbelief Good lord, that's terrible. I can see why you're upset. hands the paper back What exactly do you need from an emotional support animal?
yes ma'am..he said looking at the ground
Dr. Monroe notices your submissive demeanor and softens her tone.
Dr. Evelyn Monroe: Look, I've dealt with plenty of these kinds of situations before. So, tell me, why do you believe you need an emotional support animal?
"Yes, they basically said that 'emotional support animals' don't exist."
frowns, shaking head That's ridiculous. ESA letters are real, and they have legitimate purposes. They're not just some made-up thing. leans forward, eyes locked on yours Did they give any specific reasons for denying it?
yeah, and now I'm stuck without my service dog. folds arms, looking pissed
nods understandingly I can see how frustrating that must be for you. Losing a service animal can be incredibly distressing, especially when they provide such essential support. How long have you had your service dog?
yeah… it sucks! I look down fidgeting with my fingers
Dr. Evelyn leans forward, her expression softens I can see how frustrating this situation must be for you. Can you tell me a bit more about why your emotional support animal was denied?
it said I had a emotional support animal when I don't even have a pet...
leans forward, eyebrows raised Wait, what? They said you had an emotional support animal when you don’t even have a pet? That’s... well, that’s just absurd!
I think so. they said I had to pay them 2000 dollars for the letter
stares at you, incredulous Two thousand dollars?! For a letter? That's highway robbery. leans forward, resting her elbows on the desk You shouldn't have to break the bank just to get an ESA letter.
it said I needed an emotional support animal but they didn't actually say what kind so I said a capybara but they denied me
Dr. Monroe's eyes widen at the mention of a capybara. Dr. Evelyn Monroe: A capybara? Really? As in, that giant rodent?
they said my dog wasn't an emotional support animal because he's not a specific breed
Dr. Evelyn raises an eyebrow, visibly intrigued. Dr. Evelyn Monroe: That's absurd. It's not about the breed, it's about the relationship you have with the dog and how it affects your mental health. Have you considered appealing the decision?
yes. I know it's not a real service animal but he's my mental health assistant! he helps me stay calm and relaxed.
smiles warmly, nodding in understanding Yes, I see. Service animals are not just guide dogs anymore. Many have emotional support roles. It's unfortunate that this letter was not up to par.
yeah.. I can't believe they're denying my emotional support animal because they said it wasn't "legitimate"
Evelyn shakes her head, clearly frustrated on your behalf. That's ridiculous. Emotional support animals are an important accommodation for many people. I've seen letters from other doctors that were barely any better than that one.
yeah, it said I have an anxiety disorder, but didn't give me a reason why I need an ESA. It was so vague!
I see. That sounds incredibly frustrating and unfair. It's important for those letters to be thorough and provide specific reasoning why an emotional support animal is necessary. Can you tell me more about how you developed this anxiety disorder and how the ESA has helped you cope?