Since it's rather obvious that I have crap boiling to the surface of my life, and need to get it out in the open where I can deal with it, I'm going to just keep this open and post my random thoughts as I finish reading my article.
"Subsequently, they often deny their own needs because of love and compassion for their parents and a fear of losing them." - It's creepy that I didn't do that so much with my dad, but I DO find myself doing this over and over again for so-called-friends, and for that same reason... I'm afraid they'll leave. "This poses a risk that over-responsibility and co-dependence may occur when the focus is on the needs of others." Hello! That is SO me. How is my picture not right there in the article? LOL
"Learning to step back from triggers of their childhood" - Yeah, I am so going to need to do this. Studying these things, along with the 30 hours of volunteer work required for this class, will be good practice for me.
"They are susceptible to anxiety when stressed and often present with somatic symptoms. They have a high potential for burnout... " - This explains SO MUCH. Reading this article really is making me feel more normal. I've found myself getting burnt out often from kids ministry, and just assumed I was a terrible person. I worry, often, about my ability to survive social work... will I get burnt out?
Well, today's reading was obviously not as fraught with drama and emotion as yesterdays... but now the article has officially been read, and all that's left is the paper to write! Wooo hooo!!!!
2 comments:
im sure youll be heatier because of getting it out
I hope James supports you though it
as your hubby ge should
He shouldnt leave or reject you because of it
keep the communication lines open with him
when i was at uni i went part time in my last year
if you feel you are burning out consider it
it helps
all the best writing the paper
jen
organizing is along the spectrum of social work. I did it professionally for almost 20 years. Every 5 years or so I would run screaming into the hills (nature) swearing I'd NEVER EVER do this again. And within 2 years, there I was. Art has mostly kept my focus the last 8 years but even then there were 2 forays back into my professional field. Some of us just can't stay away. What I learned as an organizer saved my life when I was dealing with Son before he got straight...I started to learn leaving my battering marriage the difference between enabling and empowering. Organizing got me really really (REALLY) clear. If you can get that, you won't burn out. But do plan on some side trips to rest. xo
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