After my session with Luke Skywalker yesterday morning, I decided it was time to call it quits on my stint as a Peer Support Specialist. I’m quite proud of myself for hanging in as long as I did, and for staying relatively stable through the stress and uncertainty. I learned a lot about what I need and what I will tolerate. But, I have bronchitis now, and that means being sick for at least a month. I was waiting for something to tip the balance on whether to stay or go, and this is it.
The part of me that thinks in black and white wants to consider this a failure, but I’m not having any of that. I may be returning to a less stressful life, but I’m not the same person I was when this whole job journey started. I’m more flexible and resilient than I was. I bring all that back with me. And, who knows? There still might be a job out there for me. But, first, there’s bed and Kleenex.
SandySue Altered
A Mind Divided 
Sep 10, 2014 @ 05:44:01
Sorry to hear you are sick, but what a year of adventure you’ve had! You took on a job, you went on an overseas trip, you saved a life. There’s a lot to savor and be proud of there.
Sep 10, 2014 @ 18:34:57
I agree. Nothing is in vain. Nothing is lost.
Sep 10, 2014 @ 11:49:29
I’m sorry this had to happen, but trust that you know what is best for you. Sending you cyber chicken soup.
Sep 10, 2014 @ 18:34:33
Ahh, I feel the steam of it on my face.
Sep 10, 2014 @ 16:35:19
It is how it is …
Sep 10, 2014 @ 18:34:10
exactly
Sep 14, 2014 @ 10:17:17
Ohh, I talked with my aunt yesterday, who’s also dealing with bronchitis. Tried cheering her up but couldn’t overdo it with making her laugh too hard. Take it easy.
Sep 14, 2014 @ 12:05:05
Oh, that laughing business is a killer. Thanks so much for your kind words and for visiting.
Sep 14, 2014 @ 15:00:55
Taking care of yourself, of your own health, is the most important thing you can do. Our physical health affects our mental health. I wish you well. You are in my prayers for health and healing.
Sep 14, 2014 @ 18:23:59
Thanks so much, Kitt. It will be a long haul, but I’m ok.
Sep 17, 2014 @ 21:32:20
I’m sending the usual positive energy your way… I think you need to move south – we don’t have bronchitis in these here parts! 🙂 I’m sending love your way too, sweet friend!
Sep 18, 2014 @ 06:58:49
If I moved, I’d need to go someplace dry for my asthma. I’m thinking Arizona…