I think we ALL struggle with feelings of inadequacy, etc...I am a 66 year old undergraduate in social work, and have been working like a Trojan for over 15 years to get the message out there regarding verbal abuse. I just presented (Society's Hidden Pandemic, Verbal Abuse Precursor to Physical Violence and a Form of Biochemical Assault) at the Michigan Counseling Association. My first credential.....I only have 7 general ed. classes so far, but I have life experience and am the moderator of an abused survivors' group on-line.

I think we wounded healers are the best to be in these professions; we can relate.........it makes us human and compassionate. If you would like to talk further, just pm me! Hugs, Nicole