I’m not weak, Damnit! I’m a trained, capable professional!!!

We’ve all been there. If you haven’t yet, give it time.

That sudden, aching doubt: the moment you wonder if you can keep doing the work you once loved, the work that gets you out of bed. You take a breath and can’t tell whether to laugh or cry. There’s a new kind of pain in your gut. You start second-guessing decisions, wondering if this place still fits you.

Remember what you’ve done. You’ve been in the thick of it. You’ve seen both the worst and the best of humanity. A parent entrusted you with their sick child. You sat in the back of the box, holding a patient’s hand as their anxiety eased. You brought someone back who would not have made it without your skill and determination.

You’ve done great things. So why the doubt now? Why is your brain hijacking your confidence and making you question everything?

Because you are human. And that’s okay.

You remain a trained, capable professional. What you experienced was a moment of reality that reminded you who you are and where you come from. Take deep breaths. This is not weakness, it’s an opportunity to grow. Learn from it. Use it to become more resilient and even more capable.

Do something practical: talk to your partner, call a friend, go for a run, or do a small, positive thing for yourself. If you feel tempted toward toxic coping methods, please stop and reach out instead. Support is available to help you get over this speed bump. There is a lot still worth living for.

So tell me, what are you living for today?

January 11, 2026