Coming Back

Walking away from writing this blog has been weighing on my mind lately. I love to write, it has been a source of self care for me for quite some time. I stepped away from writing because of time. I have a career I love, but it does take a lot of my time. Although I don’t write, I do other things for self care. But writing is so therapeutic for me. It has been something I’ve missed recently.

I preach to my coworkers to take care of themselves, but I am not taking my own advice. I am in the social worker career path and it takes a lot out of a person, emotionally and physically. I am with my clients more than I am with my own family, some times. I love the job I do and I would not change it for the world! But, if a person in my field does not take care of themselves, the burn out is a possibility.

Writing is self care for me. I get to share my thoughts with myself, and my readers. I believe I have a lot to share with those out there. I was late in the game, starting a career I love in my late 30’s, I spent my 20s and 30s taking care of my husband, and then my children. While being a stay at home mother, I worked and got both my bachelor’s and master’s degrees. I knew I would start the job force after my husband retired from the Navy. I was alright with waiting to start my career once we retired to our Forever Home. I was lucky and found my dream career shortly after moving to Nebraska. But, I think since I was so late to the game, I feel as though I have to put all of myself into my career.

My children are grown and don’t need a mother hen anymore. They need to learn to take care of themselves, although my husband is home with them in the evenings. I feel like I gave so much of myself to my family for all those years, that it is my turn to do what I love. But, it has meant I don’t see my youngest son for a few days. He doesn’t complain and I try to call him before he goes to bed. Please, don’t get me wrong, I am not complaining, just explaining.

I love doing for others, I wouldn’t be in this field if I didn’t. I enjoy helping my coworkers, giving them much needed breaks. I can’t wait to see my clients and see how I can help them!! My career (and my family) is why I wake up in the morning. I cannot wait to go to work everyday. But, one thing I don’t do a good job at is taking care of myself. I have gotten better at saying no when I need a break. This summer, my family has planned two trips. I also have a trip in September planned. I am trying to do better at taking care of me. This is why I decided to come back and write again.

Thanks for Reading,
House Wife with Degree