The Why

As a member of the veterinary profession, I have been blessed with the opportunity to connect with beings of great diversity. This opportunity for connection, however, is not always chosen by myself or my community. My heart aches at the crisis ravishing my colleagues. My people are deeply hurting with no respite in sight, and too many are creating their own respite: non-existence.

For over a decade I have been called to share my story. I feel a deep sense of obligation to create a space of connection, togetherness, unity. But, to be honest, fear has stopped me. I am mighty scared. I am scared to be vulnerable and to share my raw experiences with you. I fear what you may think. Shit, I’m scared of what I think.  I’m not qualified to do this; I have no idea what I’m doing. I’m not a blogger, I’m merely a self-proclaimed writer and a veterinary student. And what if I really am alone in some of my experiences?

Newsflash to me! It is going to be scary. Vulnerability and connection are scary. It’s a step in removing the armor that I have worked so hard to build and have used for most of my life. Yet, in the face of this, I have no greater fear than living a life of disconnection and loneliness.

Our human experience matters. When we choose to share it, we are choosing connection and belonging. We are manifesting meaning and purpose. This is what it is to be human.