“As I was setting up for our PAWS for Reading session, a family of faithful readers came in with more family members than usual. The aunt, who hadn’t been in for more than a year, and her new husband came along. The aunt asked, ‘Would it be all right if my husband reads to the dogs tonight? He has a TBI (traumatic brain injury) from his service as a Marine in Afghanistan. His self-esteem is low because his speech is halting and he often struggles for words, and reads slowly. I thought this might help him.’ She also mentioned that he is often called ‘stupid.’ ‘Of course’ I said. ‘This is exactly PAWS’ mission.’
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