Just need to vent.

No I haven't.

 

Yes. But a lot of times, people will accuse me of "victim mentality" or seeking attention, neither of which is true (as far as I know). I mean I'm not knowingly or intentionally seeking attention or trying to play the victim card.

 

Thank you! ❤️

 

Yup, people often do think that. And there's a bit of truth in there. If you choose to stay with the status quo, there is an inescapable element that where you're at is safer/more comfortable than the risks associated with change. Better the devil you know sort-of thinking.

But let's move forward a bit.

You can't steer a parked car. So I want to get you moving, even if it's just rolling in neutral.

Let's make the first step an easy one--information gathering. I want you to go online and look up free or low-cost counseling in your area. I'm not saying you need to commit to any counseling, but just investigate what's available.

Universities in Augusta or Athens are worth a look, as schools that teach counseling often have the students serve as counseling interns in free clinical settings.

And in this post-covid world, there are lots of online resources where location is moot.

That's your task for this week. Just collect info. Most of that can be done online, with no pressure.

I, however, am going to give you some pressure. I want to hear of your progress by the end of the coming week.

Thank you for trusting me enough to share what you said in your PM. I'll keep that confidential.

Now, let me share some encouragement with you--very few problems remain unsolvable if they're broken down into bite-sized bits. So that's how we're gonna change this.

 

I'm hella proud of you, PoeticPeacenik!

Slowly, and perhaps even haltingly, there's progress!

 

Thank you! ❤️

 

Good luck! I hope your situation changes!

 

Thank you ❤️