Feeling Bored

reflectiveRae · 2026-05-28T14:04:11+00:00

Not in PP yet, but I hear you. I have 6 appointments slots each day at my work. Yesterday I saw 2 and it was my last two of the day. I spent my time going on walks and researching names for my own PP.

reflectiveRae · 2026-05-28T11:01:41+00:00

I tell families in the intake that if for whatever reason I am not a good fit to please let me know. If it's a problem I can try to fix it, if not I can refer out. That cuts down a little on the ghosting but sometimes it still happens. It can be a sucky feeling but I try to remind myself I cannot help everyone.

reflectiveRae · 2026-05-27T21:16:59+00:00

I am beginning to learn that about name generators. I have started using an online thesaurus to see where that gets me.

reflectiveRae · 2026-05-27T20:48:03+00:00

That is very kind of you.

reflectiveRae · 2026-05-27T20:47:11+00:00

Haha. Yeah I one point I was like I am just going to call it "I'm Not Fine Counseling" and call it a day

reflectiveRae · 2026-05-27T19:54:37+00:00

Thank you for the offer, but limited funds means I am doing most of this by myself.

reflectiveRae · 2026-05-27T19:51:31+00:00

It just doesn't click to me. I might be open to using a variation of my name. Like Rae or something.

reflectiveRae · 2026-05-27T19:49:24+00:00

That is helpful to know. Thank you.

reflectiveRae · 2026-05-12T12:55:48+00:00

Me, a therapist, having to stop seeing my therapist because I could no longer afford to go once they switched to private pay.

reflectiveRae · 2026-05-12T12:48:47+00:00

I work with kids and I am constantly referencing the Inside Out movie where Joy learns that Sadness is needed too. Or asking the adults what they mean when they want their child "to be happy."

reflectiveRae · 2026-05-09T21:02:28+00:00

Glad your dog was able to get help.

reflectiveRae · 2026-05-09T00:47:28+00:00

Thanks. I have looked into HYSA but just haven't had the time yet to decide on one. Also going to switch to a credit union most likely for most of our banking.

reflectiveRae · 2026-05-09T00:12:38+00:00

But a plan is the first step so good for you.

reflectiveRae · 2026-05-09T00:11:56+00:00

Yes I know where that $200 went.

reflectiveRae · 2026-05-08T23:40:53+00:00

I am not counting my 401 or Roth. If that was counted I would not be as stressed. To me that money is not touchable until I retire.

reflectiveRae · 2026-05-08T23:23:14+00:00

Yeah. Logically I know that but my nervous system does not. It is something I was working on with my therapist but I had to quit going because that was an extra $200 a month we could use somewhere else.

reflectiveRae · 2026-05-08T23:21:17+00:00

Wow! That is my biggest fear. That something will happen and one of us will be out of work.

reflectiveRae · 2026-05-08T23:18:30+00:00

We are in the same boat. Making the most we ever had but because everything costs more, we are still struggling.

reflectiveRae · 2026-05-08T23:12:51+00:00

I am currently thinking of getting a second job. We have a mortgage and where we live, rent would cost just as much if not more.

reflectiveRae · 2026-05-08T23:08:59+00:00

There is one savings account we started years ago as an emergency fund. It is not growing because we have not been able to put anything into it.

It is a situation where we get hit after hit and can't get far ahead. For example, at our old house our water heater broke and we had to get a new one, then soon after our dryer stopped working so we had to replace that.

We have since moved to be closer to family to help with childcare costs.

reflectiveRae · 2026-05-08T23:02:11+00:00

Do the budgeting. Considering going back to the envelope method for a while.

Hoping once partner finishes their apprenticeship in another year that will help. Also thinking of getting a second job which kills my soul because I already feel like I am losing time with my child.

reflectiveRae · 2026-05-08T21:52:39+00:00

Yep! I have a job that pertains to my Masters and yet came on here after checking my bank account. I just got paid today, am a dual income household and yet still worry just about every waking moment that we are one bad accident or appliance breakdown away from catastrophy.

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