When Empathy Isn’t Enough: Reclaiming What We’ve Lost
June 24, 2025Empathy is not weakness—but it’s also not the full answer. In a world divided by outrage, what we need more than ever is moral courage, truth, and deep humanity.
Empathy is not weakness—but it’s also not the full answer. In a world divided by outrage, what we need more than ever is moral courage, truth, and deep humanity.
After a week of personal grief and national unrest, I’m left with one question: Where has our empathy gone? This post is my honest reflection on why caring—truly caring—isn’t optional anymore. It’s essential.
A few weeks ago, I found myself unexpectedly caring for a feral cat recovering from a spay procedure. I had helped trap two cats as part of a trap-neuter-return effort and was working with two experienced animal rescue organizations —one I’d known for a while. It was a stressful time for everyone, but what I […]