I worked in a prison for a while - had a caseload of murderers and sex offenders. Lasted 3 years and then it just would stick in my head too much, especially having to read the statement of young witnesses. So I got out.

At the time I enjoyed my work, yes even those muderers had nice qualities about them, I felt I was making a difference both to those I was working with and the general public. At times I even miss it and wish I were back there.

But for me I did my stint with that hard emotional work, now life has to be about me for a while, at least until I feel whole.

I am not entirely sure what I am saying and in posts of yours I have read, you show such great empathy and insight towards others - wonder what you would say to me if I had posted your thread above?

Hugs to you - Soup