Today Wonder.: January 2014

Saturday, January 18, 2014

anniversary

This week marks my third anniversary as a Substance Abuse Therapist.
It feels more like ten.

I wish you all could see me in my element at work, because it really feels so vastly different from my home/personal life.
It's difficult to describe.

I've learned a lot in the past few years (understatement).

I feel that my professional skills have grown exponentially.

My courage and even personality have also grown (in good ways I hope).

This week I began growing my Mental Health Internship Caseload.

I am so grateful to say that I love it.
It is wonderful to feel "Yesss, this is what I was made to do".

Professors have said, "There will be a point when you will be meeting with someone and think to yourself, "Wow, this person really needs help.... they should talk to a professional.... like right now".

And then, you realize, that that professional....is you.

Yup, felt that.
It's humbling, scary, and exciting too.

So anyway, my body and mind is adjusting to this new work.
I was in bed by 8:30 on Wednesday night. My mind just couldn't think anymore thoughts.

Learning so much these days.
And always, I'm in awe that I have the privilege of hearing stories and entering into the lives of others.
Who would have thought?