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About Me
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About Me
I am a DUI Instructor/ Counselor for 6 years in March of 2008. I work p/t at 4 facilities only working 21 hours a week. Looking for more work. But, I believe I've found more work. I applied and was hired as a DUI Group facilitator and Curriculum expert by a facility which is really close to my home. I start full-time on 7/8/08. I've already started there in May, 2008, in my groups and last week started to accumulate more hours of work on the new curriculum. Thanks be to God!! And many prayers by my friends both "out here" and in this daily strength group of friends. God bless you all!!!!! I am a "CERTIFIED" ADDICTIONS SPECIALIST as of 9/07 after taking a very long, hard test for my certification (which I just updated this year with my "Continuing education units" and payment to the certifying agency.) I have an Asociates of Science Degree degree in Alcohol and Drug Counseling and have worked in 2 rehab. centers, in the past. I really don't have time to care for the elderly, at this time, and many weren't like my Mom. Many wanted me to do tasks which were not part of my job description. So, for now, it is for the best that I not do that type of work, as I was suffering physically when I went ahead and did tasks to "help them out" and went home with more physical pain than ever. Because I am I'm getting more work in my profession of Alcohol and Drug Counseling, I'm not doing elderly care taking right now. My elderly Mom passed away in 10/06. I miss my Mom terribly and miss having her presence in my life. We lived together and I cared for her needs in our home for 15 years. Mom and I lived together all those years and truly I miss her companionship and talks, etc. I'm alone most of the time, but... most of the time I have a good, supportive church "family" for fellowship. I love my animals, alot. I have a Boxer named Ginger and a chiwawa/mix (bad spelling) named Gizmo (formerly my Mom's dog) Gizmo thinks he's a "big dog". I have a few cats and my household is pretty much an animal haven. I don't do well with any sort of abuse, esp. with children or animals, so thus the animals in my home are mostly "rescues". I love my profession as an Addictions Specialist and am hoping for a full-time job, with benefits, in the near future, if possible. Which I just found and start on 7/8/08. Praise the Lord.
I am a DUI Instructor/ Counselor for 6 years in March of 2008. I work p/t at 4 facilities only working 21 hours a week. Looking for more work. But, I believe I've found more work. I applied and was hired as a DUI Group facilitator and Curriculum expert by a facility which is really close to my home. I start full-time on 7/8/08. I've already started there in May, 2008, in my groups and last week started to accumulate more hours of work on the new curriculum. Thanks be to God!! And many prayers by
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Interests
Listening to music, singing, watching movies, going to church, praying, going to "coffee" with friends, playing with my animals....just love dogs and cats. Fixing up my mobile home and gardening (when I have the money to do this..and my bad knee holds out) has been a good pass time. I used to love to dance, which I'm hoping to start that up again once my right knee, which I injured at a past job, and has had surgery for a torn meniscus and now, it's shredded. I, also, like to walk my dog, Ginger, and just walk period. I feel it's good exercise. I'm hoping to get back into crafts and start that back up again, shortly. I pretty much lost my identity as a person taking care of my elderly Mom and focusing on her needs. Now, I need to focus on who I am and what I need in life. It's been a hard adjustment. God will help me through this time, I know it. God has given me good Christian friends who have walked through my grief and recovery on many issues. I, also, found this website and a great grief recovery group to "Pour out my heart to". I'm very thankful for them, my life and all of you!
Listening to music, singing, watching movies, going to church, praying, going to "coffee" with friends,
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Celebration
Looking for a laugh? We have boatloads of good clean jokes and lots of fun activities! Click here: www.dailystrength.org/groups/laugh... Hope to see you there!
Little Love
hope u feel better
Hug
I'm right there with you on missing Mom. Just as you said, some times are harder than others. With Easter and my birthday coming up, I am missing her terribly. Have a blessed Easter.
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Hi Betty, I know we all are not on here as much as we used to be, but I wanted you to know that I think about you and hope that you are well. HUGS!
Present
I pray that your holiday will be filled with comfort and love and that all is going well with you during this trying time! God bless!
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Support Groups
Close Bereavement
Type: Loss of a ParentI just lost my Mom in October, 2006 to a chronic heart failure,I was her main caregiver. I was in the E.R. when they were trying to revive her.I'm grieving heavily and need some support
Treatments
- Crying Somewhat Helpful
- It relieves the pressure behind my eyes and comforts my heart. I cry at unpredictable times which are lessening, but still cry over the loss of my Mom.
- Prayer Working / Worked
- This works well and helps me not feel so all alone.
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- I'm in counseling but I need people with "skin on" to talk to on a daily basis.
- Support Groups Working / Worked
- I started this group a couple of months ago and it helps so much to have others who have lost a loved one to talk to and see their faces and get hugs in person.
- Xanax Not Working
- I took this medication years ago, and the doctors didn't tell me --it is highly addictive medication, has capabilities of causing a permanent drooling from your mouth.
Close Chronic Pain
I have had chronic knee pain for 6 years now since I injured my knee on a job. the state is jerking me around on my case somewhat. I did have knee surgery approved last yea-somewhat better.Injections in my knee which was senezen injection (sp.not correct)-that has helped a little bit. I, also, have back problems from walking funny for 6 years. I'm frustrated with this. Theragen Topical Analgesic cream, motrin (800mg)and moist heating pad helps.
Treatments
- Chiropractic Adjustment Working / Worked
- I get adjustments to realign my back from walking crocked all the time (from a bad right knee). It helps alot.
Open Depression
I've been depressed off and on since my Mom's death in 10/06. Can't seem to totally shake the depression. It's a culprit and keeps coming back.
Treatments
- EMDR Working / Worked
- I've had this work fairly well in therapy. Not many therapist do this type of counseling and technique, though.
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- I've had the same counselor for 2 years and he's helped me tremendously
Open ADHD / ADD
I was diagnosed with ADD when I went back to college in my 40's. I've had alot of problems with irritability and attention span lately. Dr. is considering meds for me.
