Here’s the bright side: you now hold the map to one of nature’s most over-hyped dangers. You’re not scared—you’re prepared.
Every time you see a bat at dusk or a stray cat in the alley, you get to smile. You know the rules. You know the secret.
Rabies is dangerous, but it’s a solved problem. And solving problems is what makes life exciting. So go ahead, take that night hike, pet that stray (safely), and feel like the smart, capable animal you are.
You’ve got this. Now go learn something else that makes you feel brave.