tired

[wendyzski]

I started a community a few weeks ago for people whose rabbits are suspected to have or have been diagnosed with pasteurella or "snuffles". I hoped that we could share experiences and information, and to a large extent that is happening.

But as the moderator, it's tough on me to keep reading people's stories about their sick bunnies. They are scared and stressed and having money problems, and are SO determined to see that their buns get the best care possible. It breaks my heart.

It's nice to be needed and I know I've helped some people, but it's awfully draining sometimes and I need a hug right now. I dread the day when I have to read about the first death we have.

Comments

[seamstrix.livejournal.com]

Keep reminding yourself that along with all the sadness, you are helping both buns and their humans. It can be very sad but you are making a real effort to get them the support and information they need to make a bad situation as better as it can get. You didn't turn aside and assume that someone else would do it, you stepped up and did it. You will occasionally take some emotional hits. Everything will not turn out as you'd want it to- some of the buns will loose their fight. But no matter how many pass over the bridge, you will have made a difference- a positive difference. This is no small thing.

(((HUGS)))

[wendyzski.livejournal.com]

Thanks - that is exactly the kind of thing I needed to hear