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You’re Not Alone
My entire adult life I’ve felt out of place. Mainly because when people ask, "what you do?" I take a deep breath and think hard. My jobs change frequently, as do the titles that accompany them. If I listed all the hats I’ve worn in my life, you’d be astounded, and then concerned (at least I always felt that’s how people would react). I AM…(?) Something interesting has happened regarding this feeling I have in my new job (as a substitute preschool teacher.) As I talk to the other teachers there and find out more about them, I’m realizing I’m not alone. For the first time I’m hearing from other women, “Well, I have a BA in art, but didn’t like that, so then I did some writing, but love kids, so I’m back in school going for ECE credits while teaching here and singing in a band on weekends…” JUST LIKE ME!!! I’m wondering if it’s because ADHD people enjoy being teachers to young children? I know I love all the constant change and challenges. It’s a great environment for me (even if I am exhausted at the end of the day). Or if it’s just that creative mentality who enjoys giving back to the world no matter if it’s through art, music, cooking, teaching… I’m not sure. What I do know is that I’m pretty excited and feeling more confident in my exhaustive answer when people ask what I do. It helps to know you’re not alone. 4 comments from 3 users
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posted by
hmoeckli
on Aug 12, 2008 at 09:54 PM
I have always found great comfort in knowing that I'm not alone in this world, that other people feel like me, struggle like me, and have experiences like mine. It's what makes being a human so great, that ability to empathize and see yourself in other people. :)
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creatress
on Aug 13, 2008 at 07:33 AM
That's why I like it here. It's a little reminder that other moms (even local ones) have the same daily and life issues I struggle with.
posted by
MamaSeaShell
on Aug 13, 2008 at 11:28 AM
I finally feel as though my abilities are narrowing down to the things that I love to do. It's funny but, thats all you can do, Is do what you love. That may be a variety of things. I heard a conversation once, a thirty year old saying that 'the were finally starting to know who they were'. another lady was 40 yrs. and they ' knew who they were." and, another lady who was 50 yrs. who said they 'were comfortable and loving who they were.' I keep thinking that we are all still growing and changing. posted by
creatress
on Aug 13, 2008 at 04:48 PM
I know... it's always blown my mind that college students are supposed to chose a career that they want to do (theoretically) forever. I may still have the same interests that I did back then, but I'm a totally different person. I actually enjoy getting older. I feel much more comfortable in my own skin and with the world around me.
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