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Why NOT Me?

What tasks are you having to take on these days? Do they all bring you comfort and peace? Or are you feeling lost in the woods, trying to navigate something that is not – or never will – bring you job?

Last week…I had a mental breakdown.
2020….has sucked.
All of the things – hit at once.
I am not a teacher but I am expected to be.
I am expected to work from home, educate my children, be their best friends, be their mental health counselors….replace all the staff they had access to in-school…

I love my girls and would do anything for them…
….but I am only one human.

Of course….this isn’t my full list of “things” required of me these days.
But it IS a full list of things that my brain struggles with.
I love my girls….But this whole distance learning gig – is not bringing me joy….

Humans are social creatures.
We are not meant to do all the things…all by ourselves.

Pre-2020 me…would have frozen, given up before I even tried.
Post-2020 me…is feeling the freeze, but not staying there

Pre-2020 me…would have shut down.
Post-2020 me…is learning how to persevere

Pre-2020 me…
would have shouted from the rooftops that she can do it herself
(narrator: heh….we all know that isn’t true…)

Post-2020 me…
….is discovering that she has an entire support network that I can call on when I need helps, tips, a shoulder to cry on, an ear to listen, or even just a good laugh.

What is a support network? Great Question. Here is one of many many many different articles on the topic.

Find someone that you can face the world head-on with

Find someone that you can spin your ideas around with

Find someone that will help you progress

Find someone that is not afraid to get dirty

What does your support network look like? Who is there for you when you have a frustrating day? A day where nothing seems to go right? I hope you have an amazing support network like I do. Everybody, regardless of profession – is worthy of a support network.

The Strength of Stories

A story is not strong because it is a story.
A story is strong because of details…
…characters, plots, settings, themes, knick knacks, sounds, etc.
A story is strong….because the Storyteller brings each detail to life.
A story sells – because of the emotion, knowledge, trust – a strong story builds