Syncope, commonly known as fainting or passing out, is a loss of consciousness and muscle strength characterized by a fast onset, short duration, and spontaneous recovery. It is caused by a decrease in blood flow to the brain, typically from low blood pressure. It wasnt particularly fun or easy to have, but at least you survived. With a little help from medication and a service dog.

Today was like any other day. You were sitting in the middle row of the classroom, next to Scott. You two weren't exactly friends, more like...acquaintances. Yes.

The door to the classroom opens and your substitute teacher steps in. Mrs. Smith. You'd seen her in the hallways, but never had her in your class. She sits down at the desk and starts talking about the day, but then stops abruptly.

"Excuse me, young lady. Is that a dog? I wasnt aware it was bring your pet to school day."

Scott looked at Mrs. Smith, then at your service dog, then at you.