scarlet
Member
Hi everyone,
I've been wondering around the site getting a feel for it all and thought it was time I introduced myself. I'm From Sydney Australia, a teacher, mother, grandmother, wife, writer and many other things to many people... okay so I spread myself a little thin at times. That's I guess part of why I'm here, sometimes it's easier to throw yourself into your work, writing or something else rather than deal with what's happening with you.
It works for a while, but then I tend to crash and burn! I teach by distance, which can be frustrating, challenging and very satisfying at times. I'm Aboriginal and in that area, so it can be difficult at times...
Imagine discussing issues of the past that have effected your own family on a continual basis. You cope, you deal with it because it's what you do and you want to get the right message across to those who want to learn. But eventually it all comes crashing in on you!
I've had to learn that even though it is my job and I love it, I need to know when to walk away from it. It's really hard to talk to work mates about it as they really cannot comprehend what I'm going through. You see when I teach, I teach about myself and my family... my history and it can be painful.
People say, you need to leave work at work, but how do you do that when what you do is part of who you are???
Okay I've babbled on a bit too much, sorry about that. I do hope to get to know other members and share thoughts and ideas.
scarlet
I've been wondering around the site getting a feel for it all and thought it was time I introduced myself. I'm From Sydney Australia, a teacher, mother, grandmother, wife, writer and many other things to many people... okay so I spread myself a little thin at times. That's I guess part of why I'm here, sometimes it's easier to throw yourself into your work, writing or something else rather than deal with what's happening with you.
It works for a while, but then I tend to crash and burn! I teach by distance, which can be frustrating, challenging and very satisfying at times. I'm Aboriginal and in that area, so it can be difficult at times...
Imagine discussing issues of the past that have effected your own family on a continual basis. You cope, you deal with it because it's what you do and you want to get the right message across to those who want to learn. But eventually it all comes crashing in on you!
I've had to learn that even though it is my job and I love it, I need to know when to walk away from it. It's really hard to talk to work mates about it as they really cannot comprehend what I'm going through. You see when I teach, I teach about myself and my family... my history and it can be painful.
People say, you need to leave work at work, but how do you do that when what you do is part of who you are???
Okay I've babbled on a bit too much, sorry about that. I do hope to get to know other members and share thoughts and ideas.
scarlet