A lot of people see activism as just "work" or "volunteering," but for me, it’s much deeper than that. To be honest, animal rights is one of the main things that helps me push through my depression.
When things feel heavy and it’s hard to find a reason to get moving, the animals give me that reason. Knowing there are beings out there who need a voice, who are counting on us to show up, gives me a sense of purpose that I can’t find anywhere else. It’s what gets me out of bed on the days when my own head feels like a dark place.