Over the course of the past decade, I have had some bad days at work. That's to be expected and I accept it. Yesterday, though, was one of the darkest days I have ever had on the job. I can only think of 2 days over the past 10 years that have been worse: the day one of our consumers and one of our staff died in a fire and the day I found out that one of our foster parents was accused of sexually abusing the children in his care.
When I got home from work yesterday, the first thing I did was pour myself a very strong drink. And then I poured myself another one. Nothing like using alcohol as a coping mechanism, right?
About half-way through my second drink, I had a good crying session. Crying makes me feel exhausted, so I believe I was asleep on the couch by 6:30 PM.
Strong drink; crying session; sleeping on couch...........what a way to spend a Friday night.
Unfortunately, I know the following to be true: yesterday was bad and Monday is going to be worse.
3 comments:
I'm sorry. Stay strong.
I'm sorry Julie. As for Monday, expect and PREPARE for the worst - pray for the best. I'll be thinking of you.
Hope you are better now. Love!
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