Hey beautiful souls,
I have so much to say… but I’ll start with a big thank you. Thank you for creating this funny, heartwarming, and emotionally safe space. A lot of us listen with open hearts and a curiosity that nourishes the soul. We want to laugh, we want to listen, we want to learn. That’s deep — and I hope you realize the impact you have on us fellow listeners.
Now, let’s get into it. I’m writing in with hope in my heart and a sh*t ton of ambition (pardon my French haha). I’m a psychology student working on becoming a therapist. But lately, something bigger has been growing inside me — like stubborn roots. I think it’s my calling.
To all the listeners out there, I hope you find that — the dream that pushes you to take the leap. Writing in for your advice is my first leap… because I honestly don’t know where to start.
🐾 1. ANIMAL SANCTUARY FOR PEOPLE LOOKING FOR HEALING
My heart beats for mental health. My dream is to create a sanctuary for rescue animals — horses, dogs, cats, birds — any soul I can help. I want to gently and ethically train these animals to support people on their healing journeys. This kind of work is called zootherapy.
I’ve personally felt the benefits of it in my own life. I’ve seen it work with kids with special needs and elderly folks. My goal is to help the general public open up — even just a little — to the healing potential of animals and the importance of mental wellness.
💸 1.1. EXPENSES
I know how big this dream is. These animals — and my future clients — will come first. I believe animals have souls. It’ll be my duty to care for them emotionally and physically.
The only problem? I don’t have the funds (yet). But I’m committed. I’ll build a realistic budget and work my way up. So here’s my question:
Where do I find people who believe in this vision and might want to support it?
I’ve started networking and creating a list of potential allies. It’s scary, but I’m doing it. I’m at the very beginning — just putting one paw in front of the other.
🧠 1.2. BUILDING A REPUTATION
I’m in my twenties, tech-savvy, and just starting to build my platform. I’ve begun posting creative content that (I hope) inspires people. My intuition tells me I’ve got a knack for editing and storytelling. I relate to people of all ages — I just don’t know how to reach them yet.
I want to reach everyone and anyone.
✨ 1.3. STARTING SOMEWHERE
I will become a therapist. I will build my budget. I’ll keep going, even when doubt floats around me like fog.
Right now, I’m feeding stray cats and wild animals (think birds, raccoons…) in my neighborhood — even when I barely have money to spare. I do it because I truly love each and every one of them. This is who I am.
Funny sidebar:
I try to give the wild animals healthy, alternative snacks… but they keep coming for the cat food. Like whyyyyyy? 😩 I’m just trying to feed the stray cat babies, and meanwhile the raccoons, skunks, and their cousins are out here treating it like an all-you-can-eat buffet.
If anyone knows how to stop this chaos (or has raccoon negotiation tips), please help a girl out 🙃
📱 2. SOCIAL MEDIA
This is where I’d really love your insight. I want to build a creative platform that inspires — a space where artists, healers, and soft souls can find me. I’m a research nerd, so I’ll dig, but…
What would you recommend professionally?
Any advice is gold to me.
Quick Recap:
- How do I start making my animal sanctuary dream real?
- Where do I find people to invest/support this idea?
- How do I grow my social media and reach a wide, diverse audience?
- What’s your best advice for building a creative, healing platform?
I hope this wasn’t too long.
Sending you love,
Bliss
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Backup of the post’s body: Hey beautiful souls,
I have so much to say… but I’ll start with a big thank you. Thank you for creating this funny, heartwarming, and emotionally safe space. A lot of us listen with open hearts and a curiosity that nourishes the soul. We want to laugh, we want to listen, we want to learn. That’s deep — and I hope you realize the impact you have on us fellow listeners.
Now, let’s get into it. I’m writing in with hope in my heart and a sh*t ton of ambition (pardon my French haha). I’m a psychology student working on becoming a therapist. But lately, something bigger has been growing inside me — like stubborn roots. I think it’s my calling.
To all the listeners out there, I hope you find that — the dream that pushes you to take the leap. Writing in for your advice is my first leap… because I honestly don’t know where to start.
🐾 1. ANIMAL SANCTUARY FOR PEOPLE LOOKING FOR HEALING
My heart beats for mental health. My dream is to create a sanctuary for rescue animals — horses, dogs, cats, birds — any soul I can help. I want to gently and ethically train these animals to support people on their healing journeys. This kind of work is called zootherapy.
I’ve personally felt the benefits of it in my own life. I’ve seen it work with kids with special needs and elderly folks. My goal is to help the general public open up — even just a little — to the healing potential of animals and the importance of mental wellness.
💸 1.1. EXPENSES
I know how big this dream is. These animals — and my future clients — will come first. I believe animals have souls. It’ll be my duty to care for them emotionally and physically.
The only problem? I don’t have the funds (yet). But I’m committed. I’ll build a realistic budget and work my way up. So here’s my question:
Where do I find people who believe in this vision and might want to support it?
I’ve started networking and creating a list of potential allies. It’s scary, but I’m doing it. I’m at the very beginning — just putting one paw in front of the other.
🧠 1.2. BUILDING A REPUTATION
I’m in my twenties, tech-savvy, and just starting to build my platform. I’ve begun posting creative content that (I hope) inspires people. My intuition tells me I’ve got a knack for editing and storytelling. I relate to people of all ages — I just don’t know how to reach them yet.
I want to reach everyone and anyone.
✨ 1.3. STARTING SOMEWHERE
I will become a therapist. I will build my budget. I’ll keep going, even when doubt floats around me like fog.
Right now, I’m feeding stray cats and wild animals (think birds, raccoons…) in my neighborhood — even when I barely have money to spare. I do it because I truly love each and every one of them. This is who I am.
Funny sidebar:
I try to give the wild animals healthy, alternative snacks… but they keep coming for the cat food. Like whyyyyyy? 😩 I’m just trying to feed the stray cat babies, and meanwhile the raccoons, skunks, and their cousins are out here treating it like an all-you-can-eat buffet.
If anyone knows how to stop this chaos (or has raccoon negotiation tips), please help a girl out 🙃
📱 2. SOCIAL MEDIA
This is where I’d really love your insight. I want to build a creative platform that inspires — a space where artists, healers, and soft souls can find me. I’m a research nerd, so I’ll dig, but…
What would you recommend professionally?
Any advice is gold to me.
Quick Recap:
I hope this wasn’t too long.
Sending you love,
Bliss
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I admire your ambition. I hope you reach your dream.
One thing that shocked me, feeding stray cats and wild animals.
PLEASE, please, educate yourself. Don’t feed stray cats unless you are doing it under the care of a catch-and-release program. These are programs that capture stray cats for medical care, vaccinations, neuter/spay, then release them back into their neighborhoods. They will give you guidance on when/what to feed. You do NOT want the cat colony to depend on you for all their food, but you don’t want them to starve.
The wild animals, especially raccoons, are more problematic. Just don’t feed them. You are killing them. They lose their (healthy) fear of people. They will become neighborhood nuisances, and exterminators will kill them. Also, depending on where you live, feeding wildlife is illegal. For the above reasons.
Instead, volunteer at a wildlife rescue. It’s a good way to get educated and to help.