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Under Construction

Posted on June 25, 2018 by msw blog

The road to success is always under construction. You have to get that through your head. It is not easy.- Steve Harvey Positively Purging–I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged construction, continuing education, cover letter, essay, faith, homelessness, How did you get here, inspiration, learning, life, lifestyle, memories, mentor, opportunity, politics, purpose, Reflections, social worker, stepping stone, Steve Harvey, universities | Leave a comment

Couch Surfing

Posted on May 7, 2018 by msw blog

Reading through my articles, this one Couch surfers” uncover free lodging, new friends made me pause and reflect. I was unsure why I saved it. Perhaps because the term “Couch Surfing” in my profession is often defined as “The practice of … Continue reading →

Posted in Career Journal, Reading | Tagged adventurous person, couch surfing, curious, extra extra, free lodging, home visits, homeless, How did you get here, new friends, safety, social worker, stigma, travel, wunderlust | 4 Comments

Filial Obligation

Posted on April 25, 2018 by msw blog

“While aging brings challenges to mind and body, it can also lead to an expansion in other realms. There is an abundance of emotional and social knowledge; qualities which scientists are beginning to define as wisdom . . . the … Continue reading →

Posted in Clinical Supervision | Tagged addiction, aging parents, asking for help, care giver, compassion fatigue, coping skills, daily bread, disease, family, friendship, healing project, help, home and comunity care, honesty, inspiration, journaling, kindness, life lessons, love, mental illness, mindfulness, parenting, patient care, self awarness, self care, social worker, support system | 2 Comments

Dying Well

Posted on April 12, 2018 by msw blog

Imagine you are seriously ill, and finish this sentence about living: I want to live if I can…. Now finish this sentence about your death: I want mine to be. Then follow up with these questions. Do you have an … Continue reading →

Posted in Career Journal, Clinical Supervision | Tagged advance directive, assets, communication, death, end-of-life documents, family, Grief, guardian, hard conversations, health care proxy, heirs, illness, marriage, power of attorney, realationship, realationships, revocable trust, saying good bye, social worker | 12 Comments

Purpose

Posted on March 9, 2018 by msw blog

My purpose is to eradicate poverty in all spaces and all forms where I can. I say this-and I mean it sincerely-I am offended by it. It is mean, it is unnecessary and it siphons away so much human capital. … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged addiction, Aging out, chance encounters, childhood hunger, Childhood memories, dreams, faith, foodie, fostercare, goals, homeless, inspiration, life, Marquita K. Harris, Networking, passion, proverty, purpose, second chances, SNAP, social worker, transformation, transitional living facilities, trials and tribulations | Leave a comment

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