@servicerotties How wonderful to have that experience. I'm so glad he visited you. My Golden visit me occasionally and I feel safer, warmer and a little bit more brave 💜🐾♥️🌈
@John_Dabell You definitely need your rest John. Doing two litter picks in one day it is extraordinary! You're doing an awesome job and I thank you ♥️🙏🏻
@servicerotties@annielynnshea This story makes me tear up and warms my heart more than I could ever tell you Marla. Mars trusts you with his safety and that is the biggest compliment in the world. How beautiful ♥️🐾♥️
@NiallHarbison I know these days are really difficult Niall… They happen to me too. It's definitely ok not to feel ok. You are really amazing and I appreciate you sharing your story as it resonates with me deeply. Thank you for all the work you do ♥️🐾
My confidence and self worth haven’t been great lately and I just wanted to say thats ok so other people who suffer with depression or anxiety know that it’s ok to feel like that.
I’m CEO of Happy Doggo and most people in positions like mine have to hide stuff like this. Most people in all positions In life do actually. It’s really hard to admit you don’t feel the best about yourself. That’s why I just write it down as I feel because maybe it’ll help someone.
Between our team, partners and everything wrapped up in what I do there are probably 100+ people who rely on me. Add in social media, donors and everything else and that’s a massive happy facade to keep up.
I’ve learnt though that it’s ok to say you are not ok. At the moment I’m going through the motions. Still working hard and trying my best but I feel a bit worthless. No self worth at all. I also have imposter syndrome. I know I can jus read the comments here or look at the dogs saved and I should be happy but it doesn’t bring me anything. I look in the mirror at the moment and can’t even really look at myself. No particular reason or spark for this. As people who suffer know it just comes in a dark wave like a fog.
I could easily share some happy dog photos and smile and pretend I felt amazing. But I’d rather be honest and try to help others. I have untold amounts of support and good luck that many of you dont. So if you're feeling down or a little rough right now, that's okay because so am I, and it's absolutely fine to say that.
Have a lovely weekend and be kind to each other ❤️