Animal Welfare Professionals

Hello everyone, I'm back after almost two years away from this platform and from all the wonderful people here. It has been a long time. I went through some health issues, and at the same time I was working on building an environmental education organization, learning English, and trying to engage the Hispanic community in conservation and animal care. Everything together became overwhelming, and for a while I had to step back to take care of my health.

Even during that time, I never stopped missing being in contact with animals, especially wildlife and feral cats. That connection has always been part of who I am. So I decided to come back, slowly, but with the same love and the same dreams.

I would like to ask for your advice.

Have you ever started a project where you put all your energy, knowledge, time, and even your own money into it, and then felt alone? Like you care deeply, but only a few people seem to care with you.

If you have been in that situation, how did you start again?
Did you begin from zero, or did you continue from where you stopped?
What advice would you give to someone who wants to keep going, but also wants to do it in a healthier and more sustainable way?

Thank you all. I'm really happy to be back here.