Depression made even ordinary days feel exhausting.

There were mornings when getting out of bed felt like a task on its own. I stopped replying to friends and slowly lost interest in things I used to enjoy.

But my dog, Bruno, never seemed to care whether I had a productive day or barely got anything done. He just wanted me to get up, take a short walk, and sit with him for a while.

When I started looking into ESA letters in California, I came across ESA Letter California and learned more about the evaluation process and possible housing accommodations.

Bruno didn't magically fix my depression, but having him around gave my days a little more structure and made me feel less alone.

Sometimes, healing doesn't look like a big breakthrough. Sometimes, it's just having a reason to get out of bed.