Struggling through each day.....

There are times when it is hard to pick up and go on when your are hurt by someones words. Although, sometimes they are misunderstood the person saying them can cut like a knife. This causes you to want to retreat into a world of self examination, like you have done something and the real truth is it is only another persons opinion. Not gospel!

When you have a challenging life and others who seem to understand say things that you don't quite where they are coming from, it is very confusing. I have learned through the years if I don't ask what, why, how, or when; I usually live with a lot of unnecessary confusion that can become anger or other emotions that can be detrimental to ones health both physically and mentally.

So, when others say thing to you that you feel are belittling to you or they try to make you feel they are above you, just remember that even the best of them are human and make mistakes. I met a so called phyco-specialist, my words, not their title, and it seemed to me that I always was way under her intellectually. I feel that her knowledge made her intelligent but, her life skills were atrocious. I knew so much more about human emotion the she and could accomplish a lot more than she, with my compassion and understanding of others. These qualities they don't teach in higher education. They are learned behaviors. I feel because of my compassion and insight due to life circumstances I am just as qualified as most of these therapists sitting in offices giving advice. Advice that a lot of time they know nothing about except what Freud taught them and others in books.

I guess what i am saying in this message is I feel that my training as a Peer Support Specialist, Mentor, Friend who has been there; is so much more important to helping these people. I will dedicate myself to being the friend to those who need my help.

God Bless you all and let me know when I can help. love and happiness.

nessa