one thing I don't do well is talk about the stress of and when things are getting hard on me mentally. largely because im in a field where it feels wrong to complain, because the people I see and what they and their loved ones are going through is so much harder, and yet they remain resilient. if I learned one thing at this year's @figsambassador retreat, it's to take the time to talk about it. stress and emotion are qualitative, regardless of the cause. here you'll see a lot of happy @wearfigs moments, but there were so many tears and 'out pours' of emotion from what many went though the past two years in healthcare, and how very present some of those residual frustrations are still very much around. we also talked about how even trying to empower others with education of any type can and will still be met by some with derision. but the truth is, life is short and at the end of the day and our time, it's just you that lives with the decisions you've made, and how you feel about them. and too, those you didn't and what influential parameters precluded them. do what you believe to be right, be kind, and appreciate those that support you. beyond that, everything will fall into place as the world sees fit. many thanks to @ruthiescherschel @allsnhghs denissah mary @anum.hash @trina.spear @heatherhasson and the whole figs team for making me take this time when I very much needed it most. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #wearfigs #figsambassador