Not looking good for me......

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May have to hang my nursing cap up. I don't think I can afford to stay in IPN much longer. i'm basically living off credit cards and borrowing from my sister. she's getting sick of it. I really don't have much support financially or family. I don't want to sound like a cry baby, but I've never felt so alone. i'm single, no kids. when you're down, people just kick you and leave. my family really doesn't give a crap. my sister helped a few time out of so called Christian morals. I can tell she's basically disgusted with me. I've never had to lean on her before. just the last 3 months. she's a pharmacist. anyway, I know I got myself in this mess. but dam, isn't there anyone out there with some compassion? aren't we all human and make mistakes????

I've been thinking of enrolling in the university here and maybe going into psychology/substance abuse therapist..... anyone know if you can get licensure in that field with a criminal background? I would think substance abuse psychologists/therapist with some experience in addiction/abuse would be great therapists

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May have to hang my nursing cap up. I don't think I can afford to stay in IPN much longer. i'm basically living off credit cards and borrowing from my sister. she's getting sick of it. I really don't have much support financially or family. I don't want to sound like a cry baby, but I've never felt so alone. i'm single, no kids. when you're down, people just kick you and leave. my family really doesn't give a crap. my sister helped a few time out of so called Christian morals. I can tell she's basically disgusted with me. I've never had to lean on her before. just the last 3 months. she's a pharmacist. anyway, I know I got myself in this mess. but dam, isn't there anyone out there with some compassion? aren't we all human and make mistakes????

I've been thinking of enrolling in the university here and maybe going into psychology/substance abuse therapist..... anyone know if you can get licensure in that field with a criminal background? I would think substance abuse psychologists/therapist with some experience in addiction/abuse would be great therapists

virgojd, I have returned to school to get my Master in Addictions Counseling. While I am fortunate to have a husband to support me it doesn't change the fact that constantly applying and being turned down, is wearing on the soul. Substance abuse is probably the only field where going through what we have been through is a plus, not a minus.

Good luck!

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thanks lisa. I am filling out financial aid forms now. we'll see what happens!

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