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starryprince · May 03, 2019, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Crypts_Of_The_Mind

It's understandable you would be as stressed as you are.

I agree there should definitely be more training for the peer to peer support you work at ..wondering though, is that really a healthy job for you at this time in your life? (Just a question, not accusation)

Is there any way you can move away from your mom's? If she doesn't want to do anything to get it taken care of n won't let you - then you need to take action for you.

Yea, for sure. We peers need training on how to handle these situations because counselors shouldn't be the only ones who should know how to do 911 calls. And you're right. It's not a healthy job for me but I need the money. It's hard to find jobs nowadays. I think the issue is that I went into the wrong field: mental health. So now I'm trying to start over and that's causing even more stress. And I'm saving up money to move out. I love my mom to death but sometimes I wished she was more confrontational. However, I can't wait for her to do anything. I'm trying to create a life that makes me happy and I really do have to focus on myself. Thank you for your response.

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Originally Posted by Fuzzybear

I think it’s wonderful that you’re helping people, letting them know their feelings are valid and they aren’t alone. I’m so sorry the people in “authority” didn’t help. It would completely freak me out if that happened to me. I’m sorry you’re going through so much pain

Thanks a lot. I'm certainly trying my best. I wish the supervisors were there to help me, too.

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Originally Posted by MatBell

I have worked on a suicide hotline too. I’m so sorry you went through this. I really hope you dob’t blame yourself, you did what you could do. I understand the anger you feel. But you do an important job for people that’s for sure.

I hope things get better at your home. When things are tough just take it a day, or hour, at a time.

Fortunately, the woman was still alive and 911 was able to reach her in time. It was just such a scary experience for me. It really made me realize that maybe this field isn't where I'm supposed to be. Thanks a lot for your kind words.

Thanks a lot for the encouraging words everyone. I'm doing a bit better now but I don't think this is something I'll ever forget. I brought up the fact that we peers should learn how to handle these calls to my supervisor and she agreed. Unfortunately, I don't think anything will be done about it.