[Marilyn]

Originally Posted by AngieDoogles

I'm so sorry you're feeling down Marilyn. *hugs* I can definitely relate to coming home and still feeling sad or bogged down by things from work. I've had some days where I just came home and cried for a while. I'm getting better at dealing with it and I'm going to try to get out in the professional community more because I think that will help too. I'm going to be going to TN Health Care Campaign meetings and local National Association of Social Workers meetings. I think it will help to be around others who are dealing with the same things as me. Is there anything similar that you could get involved with? I know you are already busy outside the home, but it seems like work and financial stuff is what's stressing you most right now. Perhaps networking would help bring in more business and you could also learn how other professionals are coping during the hard times. I hope you feel better soon.

Just wanted to add that I'm sure it's tough dealing with the things you have to each day. Financial issues are one thing, and they can be depressing, but seeing first hand the really cruel aspects of our society and their manifestation on children must be really difficult and stressful. So good that there are people like you who care and are trying to make a difference. My hats off to you, and hugs, too!!!