Well some may know this but to those who do not know i started college over the summer and im majoring in psychology to become a counselor for women and children. Since i was younger i wanted to either be a social worker or teacher. I love helping others and being around children as well. So i figured a teacher and social worker would be the best career choices for me.....
Well since i was younger i always denied the fact that i was abused. I didn't want to admit to myself or anyone that i was abused so thinking about helping others shouldn't bother me. Well in ways i was wrong. Since i started speaking out last year even though i didn't start school until the summer and i spoke out in the beginning of the year, i felt that me becoming a counselor wouldn't be a good idea. How can i be a counselor and help others if i haven't received counseling myself? I wouldn't know what process i would have to go through to help the person. So in my mind i thought that i wouldn't make a good counselor. It wasnt until i started my blog and talking about my abuse and being able to relate to others that i realized that i can be a counselor and its my passion and calling. I realized that i can help people especially those who been through what we all suffered.
I felt like i wasnt meant to be a counselor but as i show my blog grow and even my twitter grow with other survivors, i knew i was meant to help others. I already do it through my blog. I am no longer afraid to achieve my goal as a counselor and i know i will be a great one because i have experiences that i can relate to my clients. And i know i will continue to get my healing by helping others and pursuing my passion.
I WILL BE A COUNSELOR AND I KNOW I WILL HELP OTHERS THROUGH THEIR JOURNEY AND HEALING. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. WE CAN GET THROUGH TOGETHER.
Tara, your words speak passion. Go for what your heart is telling you. Go and help others regain their voice. Blessings and hugs.
ReplyDeleteAww thanks that means alot. I am going to follow my heart and continue to help others. Thats what i am good at. I know God will use me to help others gain their voices back.
ReplyDeleteI have those same issues myself. I too am wanting to become a counselor and have often wondered how it is that I am going to help someone else when I can't always see the way through my own problems. You can do it. I don't know where you are in your education but they will train you later on in knowing how to help people through different things. Of course, I believe that it will be your experiences in life that will help you the most. Good luck my friend. I believe in you
ReplyDeleteThanks :) Right now im in my first year of college so i still have 3 to go. I know my experiences will help me help them. They already are. I know i can help others. I was just debating before. But now seeing how my blog is going and people being inspired i know i can be a great counselor. Good luck to you. You can do it as well. :)
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