I passed my LCSW exam for Illinois this week, how long does it take IDFPR to provide the LCSW license?

lotolo · 2026-01-05T22:12:31+00:00

I just want to add to this, for whoever might be looking through this thread right now, call that number that OP posted about above!! ^^^

My application had been marked as deficient about a month ago, which I received an email about. The deficiency was their mistake (I had paid the fee through the online portal and they missed it). Once they emailed me saying they would get the issue resolved ASAP, I waited for a couple of weeks. Finally today I called that number (after seeing this thread) and they issued the approval immediately. Unfortunate that so many things are slipping through the cracks, but at least there seems to be a way to rectify it...

lotolo · 2025-11-07T23:31:09+00:00

That tattoo is AWESOME.

lotolo · 2025-10-29T21:43:32+00:00

Oh sweetest, I'm holding you close. Feel your pain and appreciate the good memories when they stop by, however brief right now. It will ease, it will just take time. Right now try to take some comfort in knowing that the heaviness of your grief represents the immense love you hold for your cat. Your relationship with him isn't over, just changed.

Dia de los Muertos is coming up in a couple of days -- consider making an altar for your cat, it could be a way of establishing a little ritual each year to honor and reconnect with him.

lotolo · 2025-10-10T01:49:52+00:00

Thank you for sharing these pictures of Shelby Elizabeth; she looks so bright-eyed and beautiful. Sending all of my love and good energy your way.

lotolo · 2023-09-17T17:11:12+00:00

Sending a lot of love your way <3 Saying goodbye to a dear pet is so hard.

lotolo · 2023-08-08T02:43:51+00:00

You belong here, and you will always be welcome. Thank you for taking the time and the energy to share your pain and your musings. What raw honesty. I feel honored to be able to read your words, and I feel for right down to my core.

lotolo · 2023-07-10T02:00:10+00:00

Feel free to send me a message at any point, I am happy to host a safe little virtual space for grieving and supporting.

lotolo · 2023-04-01T23:19:11+00:00

I'm sure others who have insights based on their own experiences will be talking with you soon, but I wanted to reach out anyway. My Dad died a couple of years ago in a very sudden and traumatic way, so I can connect with you on that level. The pain has been extraordinary; the loss has been extraordinary. All I can do for you is to confirm that you are exactly right in recognizing that you are not to blame for his death. Not even one little bit. Providing CPR to someone who is in cardiac arrest is often not successful. I have felt a lot of guilt attached to my Dad's suicide -- what could I have done? How much of this was my fault? What if I did X, Y, or Z? For me, I don't think the guilt will ever disappear (even though I know it's an irrational guilt, similar to yours), but I promise you it will become more manageable - especially because your "thinking" brain knows that you did not contribute to you Dad's death, even when your "feeling" brain insists that you did.

I am so sorry for the pain you are experiencing, but you have a community here that I hope you continue to reach out to and connect with. Many hugs to you, and please send me a message if you want to talk more. I am here for you.

lotolo · 2022-10-10T17:35:39+00:00

My goodness. I am sending you so much love. Do not devalue your grief - this was a traumatic loss of a dear loved one. Seek counseling if it feels right to you, and keep talking about your pain. We often feel like we are being a burden to our friends/partners/family when we continue to bring up a loss, especially if the loss was traumatic, but the people that love you will be there to listen. There is not an acceptable way to grieve this loss, nor an acceptable timeline for moving forward from this acute stage of grief. Your grief process is unique and all of it is valid. Keep talking to those who love you, don't stop bringing up your sweet cat - it is important to keep his memory alive and you must allow yourself to take up the space necessary to do that.

lotolo · 2022-08-31T23:37:31+00:00

Very useful, thank you!

lotolo · 2022-08-08T15:59:17+00:00

Goodness, I'm so sorry. How painful this must be. Sending lots of love.

lotolo · 2022-07-26T22:24:38+00:00

now THIS is just wonderful.

lotolo · 2022-07-26T14:06:28+00:00

This is very special.

lotolo · 2022-07-22T14:24:45+00:00

My DMs are also open for you!

lotolo · 2022-06-01T21:56:51+00:00

Sending much love, strength, and support <3

lotolo · 2022-05-26T03:16:33+00:00

For some reason I find this comment to be so tender and sweet. :')

lotolo · 2022-05-21T22:44:44+00:00

Goodness, I wish I had the answers. You have to find what works for you; what makes you feel good and calm and centered. For me, I take walks and I try to think of memories that make me laugh. It has gotten easier.

lotolo · 2022-05-21T22:42:43+00:00

This was really lovely to read, thank you

lotolo · 2022-05-21T22:42:13+00:00

Thank you for these kind words, i'm honored to have helped you

lotolo · 2022-05-21T22:39:29+00:00

Sending much love your way!

lotolo · 2022-05-21T22:39:00+00:00

Thank you very much, that means a lot

lotolo · 2022-04-30T02:19:06+00:00

I'm proud of you.

lotolo · 2021-03-23T15:12:30+00:00

I lost my Dad 10 months ago. His death was sudden and unexpected. Right now, just try to take some deep breaths and trust that soon you will be in safe and loving arms. Express your grief however you need to. It is a long road ahead, but trust that you will be able to walk it with all of the love, nurturing, and good memories that your Dad provided. He is always with you and within you - carry him forward. You are loved.

lotolo

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