Tag Archives: pain
The Only
People will always see us for what they want to. As the only woman in my department, and the only person under 50, I get so much shit it’s unbelievable. We’re just doing our best to enjoy working from home … Continue reading
Social Workers
One of the hardest yet most vital actions social workers can take is to step back and allow crossover youth, their families, and their communities take the lead in voicing what is best for them, Gilbreath says. “Those closest to … Continue reading
Growth
Learn to see growth in every experience, then pain is not felt, only learning is experienced. By punishing our-self we delay our learning our growth. We delay happiness and peace in our life. Don’t take it personally, just learn and … Continue reading
Empathy
During my last full-time job as an executive leader, my colleagues and I were asked to stand in front of the entire company and talk about which of the organization’s corporate values resonated with us the most. Our choices: self-awareness, positive … Continue reading
Soothe the Pain
I found out about my miscarriage in an email, the morning after my ultrasound. Spontaneous abortion. I was told that a heating pad, aspirin, and rest would help soothe the pain. When I spoke to a friend, she asked, “What … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 