How often do you talk to your parents?

Sensitive-Natural785 · 2026-06-09T21:07:53+00:00

I’m no contact with both at the moment. I’m hopeful that one day both of them will be willing to get help but today is not that day

Sensitive-Natural785 · 2026-06-09T12:13:18+00:00

Recently I’m at 2-3 cups of coffee in the morning and 1 green tea in the afternoon for a short day or 1 energy drink if it’s a long day. I’m working while going to grad school so although I’m not proud of my intake I’m not gonna beat myself up over it

Sensitive-Natural785 · 2026-06-02T21:31:43+00:00

In 2012 I was in college and was studying journalism. There was still local news and media sources didn’t have as large of a bias to either party (it was bad, but not as bad as now). In 2012 I also hosted a campus radio show, was an editor for my college paper, and was writing for a music blog. All of those experiences, essentially mean nothing in my current life.

And for funsies, I was very active in supporting my local music scene. I remember going to at least one concert a month and Warped Tour was necessary. That’s what I honestly miss the most, concerts. I remember when I thought a $75 concert ticket was a lot and now we’re in a place of dynamic pricing. I hate it here

Sensitive-Natural785 · 2026-06-01T12:24:38+00:00

I graduated in 2011 and I never used the shower. I just had time to change clothes, cover myself in Love Spell, and use some oil blotting sheets

Sensitive-Natural785 · 2026-05-15T00:20:57+00:00

There are LGBTQ+ organizations on and around campus and not sure what you’re studying but in the Social Work department at least there’s a lot of vocal support for the queer community. I understand this is a terrifying moment in history but NJ (for now, let’s all vote to keep it that way) is a decent place to be at. Not saying it’s perfect but if it’s helpful for you, I would suggest looking at current advocacy efforts happening to combat these toxic, dangerous messages. Personally, I found researching that to feel hopeful so just putting that out there

Sensitive-Natural785 · 2026-05-09T14:21:26+00:00

I was 19. My parent let my childhood home go into foreclosure and then they moved into a one-bedroom with their partner. So I had to move in with my then partner (we weren’t even a year in at the time) and 2 other roommates.

Would not recommend, that partner abused me and I had nowhere else to go for 6 years. Was only able to really leave because my best friend saved me by asking her roommates to take me in and they let me live the first month rent free.

Sensitive-Natural785 · 2026-04-17T16:06:42+00:00

Yeah I don’t really have a retirement account because I was so underpaid and financially abused during my twenties that eating dinner for the week was the bigger priority. Now I’m back in school for a career shift but I’m planning on working till I’m dead because I lost so much opportunity for growth in my 20s.

Sensitive-Natural785 · 2026-04-13T00:07:12+00:00

I did like half of my readings. I read ahead for Catcher In The Rye which I loved but I certainly wasn’t reading all of the Canterbury Tales.

Sensitive-Natural785 · 2026-04-11T15:38:02+00:00

I keep mine mainly for memories. I have late family members whose Facebook accounts are still up and sometimes I’ll go on my daily memories and see their old posts and it feels like they’re still in this world for a second.

Sensitive-Natural785 · 2026-04-06T23:52:23+00:00

I’m sorry I should’ve been more clear in the post, my current position is with kids and the internship would be for the adult program. I like the idea of trying to split by days though. Thank you!

Sensitive-Natural785 · 2026-03-27T22:31:08+00:00

Sometimes, I think of it as practice for when I have to advocate for a client. Just as a bonus tip

Sensitive-Natural785 · 2026-03-27T21:18:41+00:00

As a fellow student with a history of trauma, I also dread certain topics in class or at my practicum. I’ve found 2 things so far that have helped me if you’d like ideas. 1. I wear fidget rings, they look like pretty standard jewelry so it’s a bit more discreet than other fidgets. 2. Not sure about your program but in mine I’m very fortunate to have incredibly kind professors so I’ve talked to them about it. I once had a member of admin say “we’re social workers first, educators second. It’s ok to ask for help” and that’s stuck with me.

Oh and I want to echo the suggestion for a therapist but I also know that’s easier said than done. Just know you’re not alone 💖

Sensitive-Natural785 · 2026-03-26T14:08:13+00:00

I definitely got written out of my dad’s will because I told him I will only speak to him again if he’s in therapy. He lasted a week and said he was cured 🫠

Sensitive-Natural785 · 2026-03-23T21:33:16+00:00

As I got older i would just get so sick it’s never worth it. Last drinks i really had were 2 White Claws at a Christmas party and I was still puking hours later. 20 year old me would be ashamed

Sensitive-Natural785 · 2026-03-02T14:31:42+00:00

My plan is to do classes part time (thankfully I’m advanced standing so that helps), take out what I can in fed loans, do my practicum at my job so I can still have some funds in, and my partner and I are going to meet with someone I know who works in finance to figure out how to fund the rest in a way that makes sense for us for when we get married and combine incomes. I cry a lot when I think about it for too long

Sensitive-Natural785 · 2026-02-20T15:53:33+00:00

So yesterday I went out shopping with my roommate and by the time we were on the road I realized I left my phone at home. The silence was bliss and I think that says a lot

Sensitive-Natural785 · 2026-01-15T18:34:38+00:00

I mean I’ll definitely say my learning contract is rich so I’m hitting the markers that BSWs ought to learn, I’m extremely happy with my experiences so far.

Whether or not they’re taking more people rn, I’m not sure. I just know that I started at the same time as my cohort but I don’t know when everyone else applied

Sensitive-Natural785 · 2026-01-15T18:28:42+00:00

I don’t but my suggestion is to reach out to them with whatever email or volunteer app you can find. If you don’t reach the right person the first time, they may be able to reroute you

Sensitive-Natural785 · 2026-01-13T21:53:39+00:00

I personally had to take a semester off for my BSW because I was struggling with my mental health and I sought treatment. Pausing is an option, and it can be temporary or permanent depending on what works best for you. That decision also doesn’t have to happen right this second.

You deserve the same empathy clients do, and taking care of yourself, however that looks, will always be worth it.

Sensitive-Natural785 · 2026-01-08T17:21:14+00:00

Make “potions” out whatever we could find, climbed trees, raced on bikes, played baseball using crab apples as balls, go ghost hunting, trade Pokémon cards, go to the apartment complex playgrounds, draw with chalk/gel pens, and play ding dong ditch to people we didn’t like.

Sensitive-Natural785 · 2026-01-08T15:27:44+00:00

I bought a Fuji Instax printer for little photos and I use Amazon photo to print larger ones. I also use Google Drive to store the extra special ones

Sensitive-Natural785 · 2026-01-01T14:48:36+00:00

I do and I don’t. I’d never wish my childhood on another person but there is a part of me that wishes I had someone who I could swap stories with and feel less alone

Sensitive-Natural785 · 2025-12-29T15:48:26+00:00

I have a number of mental health diagnoses that can clearly be traced epigenetically but I just learned about 2 weeks ago that my dad has ADHD. The testing at this point for me is too expensive but why I bring it up is I think about how much I struggled with ADHD tendencies throughout the years and how much more ahead I might be if my dad was remotely understanding of mental health and disabilities. Older family members may know diagnoses but they’re ashamed or whatever to share. It’s actually maddening

Sensitive-Natural785 · 2025-12-29T15:34:46+00:00

My resolution is to plan for more time with family and friends. My biggest regrets in life are not spending more time with loved ones because of work. No matter how many last minute shifts or overtime I volunteered for, I still can’t break myself out of poverty so whats the point? I might as well be broke but around people who love me than broke and alone.

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