When I was younger, Oh in my earlier twenties, my
vocation was aiding in a workshop for the intellectual challenged (they called it
Mental Retardation back then) Well, anyway, I was just a mere aid who
assisted supervisors and helped clients with their personal needs. At the
time, I did not have a degree. But, I would instinctively know how to reach
each client to help them reach their goals. However, I could never advance in
that place, due to the fact I did not have the degree. In fact, the highschool
counselor I had told me I was Not college material. Therefore, I settled for
less cause I never thought I could excell in college. Time progressed and I
went to mission school at YWAM NJ in 1989 and became a children's pastor
from 1990-late 1993 in Miami, Fl. Again, I had bad experiences with jobs that
were high paying cause I did not posess a degree. I always believed if only I
had that degree, I could show the world just how effective I could be in an
occupation. Well, in 1994 I got my dream come true I attended Berea College
in Kentucky. I majored in Child Development. I graduated with a high 3.98
and was on honor society, Awarded for outstanding Christian Leader on
Campus. I was the chaplin for those who others would not minister too. After
graduation, my best friend and her daughter and I moved here to Newark, Oh.
I had been asked to come on staff to a new church start and be the disability
chaplin for Newark. I was thrilled. Well, the day we actually ended up moving
into our Apartment that August 4th 1998, one of the pastors who interviewed
and hired me died of a heart attack. Eventually, I had a nervous
breakdown.Through many circumstances, I ended up on SSDI.
So, I haven't worked since 1993 for real. Although, I have attempted to try
various jobs to no avail or the pay messed with the benefits I am have.
So, I went to College to be on SSDI!!!?? What's up with that? one big lie I
keep dealing with is that I can not succeed in a career or job cause I am
doomed for failure. I am learning just how false this is. Sweet Tee
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