I am the daughter of Mexican immigrants. I could not be more proud to be Mexican. I have family members I fear for in our current situation. Resources are posted 2 posts prior to this. ❤️
Only sharing this because I feel like so often we send the message that what we’re doing is easy. I can’t speak for others but it has not been easy for me. Trying not to lose my spark and not become an a-hole as a coping mechanism. I can’t tell if I’m losing perspective or gaining perspective of the bigger picture. ✨
The spark has been stomped out. 🫠😂 To be 100% real: I don’t think I’m burnt out but I’m definitely burnt. Lol. This last year of training has been arguably the hardest I’ve had to endure for sooooo many reasons. Trying to navigate it as best I can. I have everything I could ever want in my personal/family life, but professionally I’ve just felt a little empty. Like I’m running out of me to give. Or so tired I can’t see the vision. & I’m notoriously terrible at showing this - especially online. I made dark jokes here and there but I like to pretend I have it all worked out when I don’t. & I’m sharing this so that others going through something similar don’t feel alone. I truly truly believe the system is not built for us as humans & even less so as women. It’s broken and trying to break us. & everyone is scared that speaking up reflects some personal deficit or that it will impact their career. Take care of yourself first so that you can take care of others. That means physically, mentally and emotionally. ❤️
This hits too close to home. Although my parents are now US citizens I know how we got here. I know the sacrifices that were made. I am so proud of my roots. I could not have been more blessed to be born Mexican. & to now see the way immigrants are being treated. We’ve lost human empathy here. Somehow some humans have decided that other humans are less valuable…& based on what? Societal standards that someone just created at some point. Someone who inevitably is also here as a result of immigrants. I certainly don’t think I’m doing much by saying this but hope that these resources may reach someone. I’ll personally continue to treat my patients regardless of their immigration status. Immigrants are the backbone of America and sooner or later everyone will see it. ❤️