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My name is Clint. I am a 34 yaer old black man. I stoped shcool in the 9 grade. I left home at the age of 15 spending the next fouteen years amking and learning from my mistakes. I have been to prison 4 times and used drugs during this time. I have been arrest and drug free for over 5 years. I have completed my A.A. degree, and working on my B.A. I want to get at least a masters/ Phd. in Psychology. I would like to know would I be able to do something with my M.A./ Phd. I give backwant something to society, will I be able to do it?
like i said im my rating, you need to visualize the "house" you are building everyday. let yourself be mortal. you will make more mistakes. make it about more than you, but let yourself enjoy the moment too.
youve already shaken some chains.
you have a reason to stand tall.
if you find yourself stuck, if others stand in your way... i think you are in place where you can make your own way. i hope others embrace your efforts and welcome you.
if they dont, its ok. they are human too...
just make this about taking the right steps day by day. you are building that house, man... one nail at a time and one board at a time, with your own hands. nobody is going to take that from you.
I have seen alot of things, but they were cosiquences of my actions. Your story is different, you were a victim, I took the victimstance. To be able to shake being a victim and taking control of your life is an inspiring step.(putting it lightly) You inspire me! Thanks for the response.
Hey you don't have to thank me. That's what I'm here for hun.
And thank you very much. I've never been called inspiring. I don't like to call my self a "victim of circumstance" though. To me it kinda seems like a weak way to say "oh woe is me, I've had a bad life." That sounds a little harsh but I've just always tried to take the negative things in my life and turn them into a positive aspect somehow. Believe me it is a very hard thing to do but it's like an art in a way. You feel so rewarded when you do it. At this point you are probably thinking what is this dumb girl talking about. Here's an example.... My mother and father being terrible parents and both being alcoholics and drug addicts---- I do not do drugs and I very rarely drink. And I know for a fact that I wouldn't EVER treat my children like that.
Hey you don't have to thank me. That's what I'm here for hun.
And thank you very much. I've never been called inspiring. I don't like to call my self a "victim of circumstance" though. To me it kinda seems like a weak way to say "oh woe is me, I've had a bad life." That sounds a little harsh but I've just always tried to take the negative things in my life and turn them into a positive aspect somehow. Believe me it is a very hard thing to do but it's like an art in a way. You feel so rewarded when you do it. At this point you are probably thinking what is this dumb girl talking about. Here's an example.... My mother and father being terrible parents and both being alcoholics and drug addicts---- I do not do drugs and I very rarely drink. And I know for a fact that I wouldn't EVER treat my children like that.
You see what I mean? It really works.
I understand exactly where you are coming from. The art of " Finding the Silver Lining" that is what I want to pass on to other people.
There are many faith based organisations across the country, being funded by grants that deal with setting up, and running programs aimed at providing jobs, and education to teens and adults who are making the transition from jail to the real world. Counselors are always needed, to get your foot in the door. I have been volunteering the last 5 years to these and other programs and it is rewarding work, and you get in on the ground floor of new oppurtunities. Check out Christian Charities in your area, I'm sure they need plenty of help. Glad to have you aboard, and Best of luck on your endeavor.
What Tal said. Don't feel like you have to wait until your education is finished to start using your gift. Education can help you understand better how it works and how to use it more effectively (and qualify you to get paid for it), but personal experience plus real empathy is the key, and you have that, so run with it.
Find a good volunteer program and give it part (but not all) of your energies and focus, keeping the rest directed toward your education and employment. Contribute on this site as you can, but face-to-face contact is vital for the profound change that you have the ability to evoke in people in precarious circumstances and states of mind. Choice still rules, and you can't save everybody from themselves, but when they do get it, it's so sweet.
You have my deepest respect, and my very best wishes for continued progress on your path.
I agree with J_9 with your background and your degree you should be able to at least give 'pep talks' in schools and jails. If you come up with a really good motivational approach I bet you could really do great.
I have heard several stories of people who once broke in places or cars that now work with police and profilers to show them how criminals think, break alarm codes and help solve crimes.
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