I can't do this any more, I can't be everyone's punching bag all the time. Why can't people look past themselves and not be so selfish? Seriously?? This world is made up of a lot of greedy selfish people and I have seemed to find a lot of them lately.
Can I walk away? This is the question I am asking myself. Is it worth the mean horrible people? It is worth dealing with the selfishness? I don't know.
I have GREAT friends and have GREAT adopters many of which have become great friends but is the stress the anxiety really worth it and I am helping others while ruining my self and wearing myself down?
To me when I leave this Earth I want to be known for helping people but am I going to leave this Earth b/c I have died over heartache and stress caused by the horrible people I have met? I don't know how people can't see passed what THEY WANT and can't see what they are putting others through. I just don't get it.
3 comments:
You have been pretty beat up this year, I know. People suck and no matter how much you try to make everyone happy it is just not possible. You do amazing work and you need to only look into the over 700 pairs of eyes to see that. Keep your convictions strong and your head held high.
I'm not sure what precisely is causing your stress and heartache, but I wanted to try and reach out to you. I unofficially rescue and rehome animals, mostly cats, and when dealing with people and animals one can see a lot of disappointing and ugly behavior. I feel sick to my stomach with worry over the animals in my community, the current high-kill shelter system, and people's mistreatment of their own pets. I can't seem to get it through my head that I can only do SO MUCH. It's tempting to walk away and forget the animals like so many others do, but I think I'd feel even worse. I started following your blog in an attempt to find a common ground with others who can understand how I feel and the toll it can take, as well as get some new ideas about ways to help animals. Hope to hear from you at some point :)
You are not ALONE! I just happen to "stumble" on your blog and have to tell you I thought I was the only one...I too have a passion or stupidity as some would see it for being a rescuer! It is not easy..friends and family think your stupid and crazy..and then the public! Paperwork..lack of money..are enough to drive you INSANE! but to see a poor dog, a biter that was going to be euthanized) that was rescued and now has the confidence and courage to allow someone to love it makes it all worth it!To see someone's face when they adopt a dog and you can tell they will be life long friends. If only the people in my life would forgive, understand, love and respect me for what I LOVE to do as much as the dog I rescued!
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