Olaf’s second gotcha day is coming up this week and it’s made me so grateful to have him but also to have this virtual family of rabbit friends. While I have family who support my love of Olaf, and rabbits in general, they don’t fully understand the gravity of my love for him and how much joy he really brings to my life (and, hopefully, I to him).
BB has been a sanctuary of support through the scary moments and a source of empathy during the happy, often silly, ones. I am often afraid to talk too much about him at work or around other people in case I sound too much like a crazy rabbit lady but this forum has allowed me to share so much and feel accepted. I’m so happy to know that I have been able to raise and care for a rabbit with the tools and education you have provided. There is a safety here. The literal variety, wherein we can ask questions and reach out during times of emergency. But, also a comforting, unifying understanding that validates our rabbit family members.
Thank you for your support and for making it possible for Olaf and I do be part of a larger community.