tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6506441559972881949.post4690812685475986034..comments2023-11-05T03:06:11.087-08:00Comments on Against All Odds: can I really do this?Lowcountry Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03620087946824229917noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6506441559972881949.post-13595288630757167992009-05-07T08:18:00.000-07:002009-05-07T08:18:00.000-07:00I haven't really told anyone, but I've decided to ...I haven't really told anyone, but I've decided to go back to school for a nursing degree, and DH and I have this discussion all the time.<br /><br />He actually asked me not to work with children b/c he didn't think I could look at it from a professional point of view, that I would always be the "parent". Or that I would let my emotions get in the way.<br /><br />But honestly, I think it's the opposite. I think that since you've been there with your children and know what it is like that you'll be able to use that to your advantage once you've gone through the courses and have a professional view as well. The personal experience can only help you build your expertise (in my opinion). This is the same thing I'm hoping will help me with entering the world of nursing. <br /><br /><br />((((hugs)))) and best wishes... you can do this, I have faith in you!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14535908354968641568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6506441559972881949.post-42248389765850715432009-05-07T06:51:00.000-07:002009-05-07T06:51:00.000-07:00Oy. I've been told by several of the girls teache...Oy. I've been told by several of the girls teachers/therapists that I should go into some branch of therapy and you just hit the nail on the head as to why I won't do it.<br /><br />Here is the thing, though. Right now, you are looking at it only from the perspective of the parent. You are sympathizing and empathizing with the people involved in the situation, which yes, will help you in the long run. Although I don't believe that I am capable of separating myself emotionally enough from the situation to get things done and be helpful, I do believe that some people are. People who would never have thought it possible until they got in there and got their hands dirty. Yes, you may be like me, but what if you're not? What if you're one of a few therapists around there who really is capable of understanding and having insight beyond the others because of your personal life and experience? I have complete, 100% faith in your ability to do this. I think you will rock at it. And yes, it's possible that you'll get in to it and feel completely helpless. But consider the alternative: this is something you are really interested in and you really want. You are miserable at your current job. What if you never left, but spent the next "x" number of years sitting in your classroom, hating your job, wondering what could have been if only you had given it a shot? <br /><br />Yes, it may not work out. But then again, it just might. :)Lyndseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02499344697144211303noreply@blogger.com