Dr Armadillo
Founder of Dr Armadillo
I chose an armadillo for a reason.... Years ago, my children and I watched one of these cute creatures trace the edge of its enclosure, steady and unhurried. When a threat came, it paused, pulled its sturdy armour over to form an impenetrable personalised fort and waited…… then unfurled and carried on.
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That image stayed with me.
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That little fellow never changed direction, always moved forward. If he became aware of a threat he stopped immediately and rolled himself into a ball, protecting himself, staying still, enduring the harshness until the storm had passed and then just picked up at the same speed continuing his mission.
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I watched the armadillo do this so many times. So resilient, such an infallible shell on the outside that you never would know there was a trembling, gentle creature on the inside just waiting for the trouble to pass.
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Human nature is to protect ourselves and our loved ones and hopefully live a life that is filled with peace and happiness. When adversity inevitably hits, we naturally want to shield ourselves from harm. The outside world is formidable and sometimes all we can do is wait and hope for better times, other times we can try and fight back against that adversity.
Know that you do not need to endure this turbulence alone.
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I often wonder what the armadillo thinks about when it’s curled up inside its shell. Maybe it’s just waiting for safety. Maybe, like so many of us, it’s just resting — gathering strength before carrying on.
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I’ve been a GP for many years, and I’ve had more than my fair share of storms. I’ve sat on both sides of the table. I have teamed up with a group of people who share my values and beliefs and together we can help you too.
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The Armadillos
Each Armadillo brings empathy, understanding and time. We receive your plea for help and work with you to sort out the problem. Every situation is different, every plan we make is unique.
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