Periagoge
Scenario

When working with animals requires emotional numbing to survive

I work at an animal shelter and I have stopped feeling sad when we euthanize healthy animals because there is no room, and this scares me about who I am becoming.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Repeated exposure to animal suffering can necessitate psychological defenses that feel like moral corruption.

Your guide for this
Hypatia
Hypatia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Pet Care & Animal Ownership?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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