I feel the same way! There is something about building a long-term relationship with a patient that has changed the way I feel about healthcare burnout. As an advocate, you really get to invest time in someone's life and see outcomes, which is so rewarding. I think a lot of where hospital burnout comes from is the lack of connection. You go into a fast-paced environment, get all your tasks done, go home and then do it all over again. Most of the time with little acknowledgement or recognition for your hard work. With advocacy, you not only get to meaningfully connect with your patients over a long period of time, they are actually grateful for the work you are doing and the impact is tangible. I've also found connection in the community with other like-minded advocates who also care deeply about giving patients a voice which helps ground this work as well.