It is wonderful to be thanked for something you love to do and have people recognize the work you do. I really love the work that I do and the people that I work with. I get so frustrated when they cut funding for the programs that are really beneficial to the students. Even more frustrating are the administrators who don't see the benefit to the programs that help these students and underfund them or expect these programs to be profitable. I really wish it would sink in that these are students who are seeking help and shouldn't be expected to pay hefty fees to get assistance. Even a sliding scale or a donation jar does more good in encouraging people to get the help they deserve than charging these outrageous fees. I am so glad that I work at an office where we don't charge anything for what we do and go above and beyond in finding help for students.
The saddest part is really of the job is the students who you provide the information, direction and support to who are still unable to go for help because of the stereotypes that exist. I am not sure where people get the idea that depression, anxiety, and other conditions are so bad when a larger percentage of the population has or knows someone suffering from it. I guess having all of the conditions being classified for so many years as a mental illness hasn't helped since that is probably one reason parents don't encourage or provide the support the students need because they don't want their child to be different. So to see that people are now making referrals to our office means that some of these stereotypes are being broken down, but I know there are so many others out there who are desperate for assistance that don't even know our office exists and can help them.
However, the progress that I see from the therapies, medications and support groups that are out there is really making me excited that more individuals are becoming better informed of what is available in the community and in the field.
Thanks again for your kindness. I am off to work with some more great people. I love the fact that I get to support others at work or on here and then get such kindness back at both places. I hope everyone here could be so fortunate.
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Alicia -Thank you for your kind words
I am off to work with some more great people. I love the fact that I get to support others at work or on here and then get such kindness back at both places. I hope everyone here could be so fortunate. 
