You are also unique and special

Dear Colleague If you feel like you cannot anymore carry on being the strong one who has no needs, the one with all the answers - then take comfort in knowing you are not alone. Many have walked in your steps as a wounded healers who carry pain whilst also helping to soothe others. Do not be ashamed or dismayed.

You are a human like us all. You are also unique and special. No one is judging you. Be brave and share your distress with a trusted person, allow yourself the same love, compassion and forgiveness that you give to your patients, and you too will start to heal. Yours truly A fellow wounded healer.