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When 3 veteran families struggling with PTSD lose all hope, service dogs help them heal and imagine the possible 🐕.

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By My Side Documentary @bymysidedoc.bsky.social · Nov 27

Welcome to our Bluesky account! 🌟 By My Side is a documentary by Vicki Topaz & Wynn Padula that tells a story of hope and possibility for 3 veteran families struggling with PTSD and the service dogs that offer them a lifeline 🐕. Follow us here and stay up to date. Thank you!

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By My Side Documentary @bymysidedoc.bsky.social · 12d

We are honored and thrilled that BY MY SIDE has been selected as one of the 13 films chosen for the GI Film Festival San Diego "Best of Fest" event being held in Washington D.C. Read on ...
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BY MY SIDE | GI Film Festival | Best of Fest

Thrilled to announce BY MY SIDE is selected for GI Film Festival's "Best of Fest," an event taking place in Washington, D.C. on November 4th & 5th. Marking the 10 year milestone for the GIFF San Diego...

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By My Side Documentary @bymysidedoc.bsky.social · 27d

BY MY SIDE will screen at @nbptdocufest.bsky.social Newburyport Doc Film Festival. Details below. We are grateful for the opportunity to show the powerful role service dogs play in the healing journey of so many, especially our veterans. Tickets: 2025nbptdocufest.eventive.org/films/6853d8...

By My Side Documentary @bymysidedoc.bsky.social · Sep 15

We invite you to HOST a SCREENING to celebrate Veterans during the month of November. We are also excited to share some wonderful milestones BY MY SIDE has achieved since our premiere in 2023. Thank you for your support, always 🍁 Let’s keep the conversation going !
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BY MY SIDE | Fall 2025

In this Newsletter we invite you to HOST a SCREENING to celebrate Veterans during the month of November. We are also excited to share some wonderful milestones BY MY SIDE has achieved since our premiere in 2023. Thank you for your support 🍁!

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By My Side Documentary @bymysidedoc.bsky.social · Sep 3

We're headin' to SoCal 🥳 We'll be there, join us!
BY MY SIDE is screening at the Tarzana Int'l Film Festival! We're honored to be selected as Finalist 🙌 Screening SUN, SEPT 7th, 11 am REGAL CINEMAS, Sherman Oaks. Pls share with Vets, friends & family 🙏
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By My Side Documentary @bymysidedoc.bsky.social · Aug 15

NYC we are back 🙌 Screening tomorrow SAT, AUG 16, 2pm.
Details: chainfilmfest2025.eventive.org/schedule/686...

#veterans #servicedogs #PTSD #documentary #NYC

By My Side Documentary @bymysidedoc.bsky.social · Jul 29

BY MY SIDE returns to NYC for the Chain NYC Film Festival & we are thrilled 🥳 We're screening w an awesome line up of films 🙌 SAT, AUG 16, 2pm, Chain Theatre, 312 W 36th Street, NYC. New York pals, join in and please share 🙏
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By My Side Documentary @bymysidedoc.bsky.social · Jun 26

A super screening w Ibi Semper Training & The Wall That Heals, Troy NY 🙌 TY to Sonya Ward & panel guests, Monique Reyes, Ramon Reyes, PJ Higgitt, Chris Albert, Andrew Doc Berry & SD Huey. TY always to our team & members of the cast 👏 Visit The Wall That Heals Tour in your area: www.vvmf.org

By My Side Documentary @bymysidedoc.bsky.social · May 27

JOIN US | TOMORROW, MAY 28th to screen BY MY SIDE w Kala Art Institute at Meyer Sound Pearson Theater, 2837 Tenth St, Berkeley, CA 🙌 Doors open at 5:30 pm, get your tickets now, free of charge. For tickets: bit.ly/4dFn0yW
#meyersound #documentary #ptsdawareness #veterans #servicedogsforveterans

By My Side Documentary @bymysidedoc.bsky.social · May 22

So excited to screen BY MY SIDE with Kala Art Institute at the amazing Meyer Sound's Pearson Theater in Berkeley, CA. Please join us 🙌 WED, May 28, Pearson Theater, 2837 Tenth St, Berkeley. Doors open 5:30 pm. No charge, limited seating. Get your tickets now! www.eventbrite.com/e/by-my-side...

By My Side - Film Screening

Film screening at The Pearson Theatre at Meyer Sound. BY MY SIDE, celebrates our veterans and their love of country and family.

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By My Side Documentary @bymysidedoc.bsky.social · May 9

Vermont friends!! BY MY SIDE is coming your way! We're over the moon to screen at the Vermont Film & Folklore Festival at the Manchester Community Library, FRI, May 16, 6pm 🙌 Pls spread the word to 🙏 DETAILS >>https://vfff.eventive.org/schedule/68080f63f12d1db49a09e3a0

By My Side Documentary @bymysidedoc.bsky.social · Apr 16

It’s happening! BY MY SIDE is screening at the PORTLAND PANORAMA Film Festival tomorrow, Thursday April 17, 5:00 pm at the Hollywood Theatre, 4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, Oregon. Emilio, Samson and I will be there. Please join us 🙌 Details: buff.ly/i9bBlZY #portlandpanorama #filmfestival

By My Side Documentary @bymysidedoc.bsky.social · Apr 14

Exciting news! BY MY SIDE is heading to Oregon — we’ve been invited to screen at the Portland Panorama Film Festival! Catch our film on Thursday, April 17 at 5:00 PM at the Hollywood Theatre in Portland. We’re over the moon to be part of this amazing lineup. Please spread the word:

Block Dog w/ By My Side

Three veterans and their families bravely share their journeys, struggles and trauma they took home after their military service. All three found hope where no one had looked—in the heart of a…

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By My Side Documentary @bymysidedoc.bsky.social · Apr 12

Ever wondered why your doggies love to have their ears rubbed? It's because their ears are rich in nerve endings, stimulating a release of endorphins and oxytocin, leading to feelings of relaxation, pleasure, and a strengthened bond with you. Read about it in this article: buff.ly/TTQaZSk #dog #dogs

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Do you ever wonder why your dog adores ear rubs? The answer to your dog's bliss goes deeper than you may think. Learn more and get dog massaging tips.

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By My Side Documentary @bymysidedoc.bsky.social · Apr 9

We're so excited that BY MY SIDE is heading to the Portland Panorama Film Festival in Oregon. The screening is Thursday, April 17th at the Hollywood Theatre. We will be there and I hope you can join us. Please spread the word to friends and family 🙌 Details: bit.ly/44h65zJ

By My Side Documentary @bymysidedoc.bsky.social · Mar 29

To commemorate National Vietnam War Veterans Day we honor those who served and pay tribute to those who lost their lives during the conflict or due to Agent Orange and other injuries, seen and unseen. We thank you for your service and sacrifice 🌺
#VietnamVeteransDay #ServiceDogs #Veterans #PTSD #USA

By My Side Documentary @bymysidedoc.bsky.social · Mar 28

We're so excited that BY MY SIDE is screening at the Salem Film Fest (@_salemfilmfest) in Massachusetts on Sunday, March 30th at 10 am, at Cinema Salem (@cinemasalem). We’ll be there and take part in the Q&A 🙌 Hope you can join us! buff.ly/Hk8OBNU #film #veterans #servicedogs #ptsd #salemfilmfest #…

By My Side Documentary @bymysidedoc.bsky.social · Mar 25

Senator John Laird | 17th Senate District, California: “BY MY SIDE is a reminder that there are many veterans who have faced the physical and mental traumas of service and war, but were able to overcome and achieve a sense of hope with the help of their service dogs." buff.ly/5MzYEl4

By My Side Documentary @bymysidedoc.bsky.social · Mar 18

We're so excited that BY MY SIDE is heading to Salem Film Fest in Massachusetts at the end of the month! 🎉! Hope you can join us on March 30th!! 🌟Check out: buff.ly/7I9ZYIS #ptsd #servicedogs #documentary #veterans #salemfilmfestival

By My Side Documentary @bymysidedoc.bsky.social · Mar 4

We're thrilled that BY MY SIDE has been selected for the Over-the-Rhine Int’l Film Festival in Cincinnati 🙌! We'll be there and hope you will be too. Our screening is on FRI March 7 from 4:30 pm @Woodward Theatre. Please join and help spread the word 🙏 bit.ly/3QELmxU #servicedogs #ptsd #documentary

By My Side Documentary @bymysidedoc.bsky.social · Feb 25

Many thanks to Gemma Uribe-Cruz for her thoughtful words on how the viewing of BY MY SIDE personally moved her, and also for bringing the #film to Hartnell College Veterans Service Center, Salinas, CA. Would you like to host a screening? Contact us at https://buff.ly/4ggicQ4 #ptsd

By My Side Documentary @bymysidedoc.bsky.social · Feb 18

Did you know your doggies “… provide neurochemically, sensory, emotionally and socially, a very rich experience for us that can fill a hole that can be left when human social relationships are not rewarding or available.” - Meg, Olmert, Science Advisor, Comfort Dog Project & BY MY SIDE. #dogs #film

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By My Side Documentary @bymysidedoc.bsky.social · Feb 14

It's Valentine's Day! Hug your pups and all of your loved ones 💖. Be mine Valentine, woof! This image captures Vietnam Veteran Ed and his faithful service dog Panther. Ed, you will never be forgotten, so many sweet memories. #valentine #love #dogs #ptsd

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By My Side Documentary @bymysidedoc.bsky.social · Feb 13

After serving in Afghanistan, USMC Vet Chris Ramirez suffered from PTSD and other injuries. He was introduced to Operation Freedom Paws, where he met and trained his service dog Bobby. Chris’s life has since been transformed, reuniting with family and community.

Clips - Vicki Topaz | HEAL! Veterans & Their Service Dogs

Vietnam-era veteran Julie Kirk joined the Army at age 18. She trained as a medic and worked on the surgical floor of the hospital at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri

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By My Side Documentary @bymysidedoc.bsky.social · Feb 11

We're excited to be working with GOOD DOCS: “Documentaries that do GOOD in the world.” Their efforts help bring BY MY SIDE to colleges, universities, and other educational institutions, increasing our audience and raising awareness of the power of service dogs. https://buff.ly/3CLQ7Cm #film #ptsd

By My Side Documentary @bymysidedoc.bsky.social · Feb 6

So exciting! BY MY SIDE has been selected for Over-the-Rhine Int’l Film Festival, screening on Friday March 7th, from 4:30-6:00 pm at The Woodward Theatre in #Cincinnati. Mark your calendars and share with friends in the Cincy area. We hope to see you there! https://buff.ly/42G25rU #film #festival