I went to school and received my BA in criminal justice and a certificate in child advocacy. During that time my goal was to work with children who have been sexually abused. Again, at that time I felt inspired to help kids who were just like me.. I was molested at the age of 3 and I just wanted a job where I can make a difference in someone's life. I interned at a hospital that took care of children who were abused. They worked with medical, physical and psychological examinations. It was those few months where I realized it was too much for me to handle mentally. It was different when you read about it in books..it was still disturbing to me but it was just disturbing. In that hospital..the screaming and cries that I would hear while I was at my desk brought back flashbacks..and I'd go home having nightmares every single night. I even had a few night terrors. This internship was during my last semester at college and that was the degree that I graduated with.

Given that I have this degree that I have no idea what to do with... I want to do something with it. I tried thinking about other career paths that interested me...like nursing or teaching..somewhere where I could make a difference..and not just sit behind a desk and stare at a wall like in my dreadful office job. I've found that a lot of these jobs require certification... I plan to move to NY this year..and I just want to have a job where I can apply my strengths to. Does anyone have any reccomendations about these types of career paths and their likings of them? There are many medical centers and schools with where I'd like to move to..I just don't know if I can afford to go back to school. My girlfriend suggested moving in, then a year or two later going back. I just want to be able to work and make a living and enjoy life with her. She deserves that mpre than anything and so do I. I hate working 3 jobs but if it came down to doing that if it meant living with her, I would. I just need some guidance career wise. Any thoughts?