Right now I’m not sure if I’m going to be using my
counseling degree anytime soon – in its official sense anyway. I really love my job. I love the kids I work with. I love feeling like I am making a real
difference in their lives. I definitely feel like I do a lot of counseling here
even though my official job title is teacher.
I love the experiences I get to have with students
here. Yesterday we held a “Reality
Store” for them so they could experience budgeting, paying for
bills/necessities, supporting children, etc.
Some of their reactions to seeing how much was left in their bank
accounts, or how many jobs they had to hold in order to pay all of the bills
was priceless. Today I had one of my
girls graduate. She left about an hour
ago with a hug, a promise to stay in touch, and telling me she would remember
what I always tell her – to “Make good choices.” I have high hopes that she
will be successful while I struggle with my fears for the life she might be
going back to.
But right now another student needs my attention…
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