As a person who lives with anxiety and suffers from periodic panic attacks, I can say, firsthand, that it takes a very special person to love and accept those of us with a mental illness. Which is why it warmed my heart when I came across Valerie Parrot's story. She has two amazing loves in her life that are patient, loving, compassionate and kind.- her husband and a beautiful service dog named Bella.

Valerie suffers from migraines, panic attacks and anxiety and when Bella noticed that she was feeling a little anxious on her big day, she came to Valerie's side to comfort her and help keep her calm.  The moment was captured by photographer, Maddie Peschong, of Mad Photo and Design and has quickly gone viral.

You can see more photos of Valerie and Bella here.

 

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