Have Hope.

About 13 years ago I made a post about my recent suspension after narcotic diversion from the workplace. I was experiencing severe postpartum depression and I hit rock bottom. I was suspended for three years and had no hope. At all.

I stuck with it. The program. Everything. The grueling process of being in good standing with the board of nursing. It was brutal, to say the least. I lost many things.  But, I have been sober for 13 years long years. I have spent my time as an ER travel nurse for the last seven years and recently graduated as a nurse practitioner as an Emergency Nurse Practitioner last week. I am scheduled to take my boards on Saturday. Life hasn't been easy. But the decision not to quit has saved my life. The reason why I'm sharing this is because I had no hope, like many of you share. I was extremely and hopelessly depressed and did not see a light at the end of the tunnel. But, I took it day by day. And you can too. Am I still judged for my past? Yes, I am. Some jobs don't care about my past but others still turn me down. But, I've learned that I will keep looking for the next one. The ones who have faith in my character and not the mistakes I have made in the past.

You can get there. You WILL get there. I am happy to listen to anyone who needs it and would love to be of support. Thank you for listening.