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Dear conservationist, obsession is rife in the science community- but letting go might save us.
Dear conservationist, Often throughout my career, I have noticed how scientists and conservationists alike can fall into a life-consuming obsession with their work. I have had Lonely Conservationist blogs submitted, such as David’s,…
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Dear conservationist, society may not agree with your life decisions- and that’s ok.
Dear conservationist, I have spoken about it many times before, but there is something daunting about people asking ever-so-casually what you do when you aren’t earning an income OR you’re earning an income…
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Dear conservationist, It is important to remember that Mother Nature loves you back.
Dear conservationist, Many of us are inundated with waves of grief for the state of our planet. Sometimes that grief manifests into hopelessness and sometimes into apathy. Regardless, people on the front line…
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Dear conservationist, I *cracked* the code on how to actually care for myself, and I hope you can too.
Dear conservationist, If you have read any of the other letters on this caring corner of the internet, you may have noticed that I have been struggling this year. I have been feeling…
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Dear conservationist, I’m sorry that you work in such a dishonest industry
Dear Conservationist, I liked writing to you in an open letter during my last blog, and so I will continue to write to you in this style. To be honest with you, this…
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Why the conservation industry would be better if we started talking about our failures
A wonderful man called Aaron, shout out if you happen to be reading this, once gave me some life-altering advice which was to “make shitty pots.” Individuals who know me in person will…
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5 ways I care for myself as a conservationist
I haven’t always cared for myself in my conservation journey. In fact, I know that in the past it has been a point of pride to brag about how I almost died in…
