Avera05

thank you for this!

I agree, and thank you all....It's a great calling and one not lightly or easily taken. And I hope I always have the emotional endurance which will be required. You seem like the most caring people to comment so wisely.... Reva

and I'm looking for advice about pitfalls in this type of training. My work history is not good BUT I now work with an emotionally disturbed family and after a whole lifetime of searching, feel that I've found my niche. I also have a BA in psychology. So, assuming I complete the CNA program successfully, can I even dare to hope for a group-home type job requiring psych/social work saavy and some medical knowledge? I'm so concerned about doing the right thing now, after a lifetime of blind alleys and doors slamming in my face. My strongest asset is the knowledge of what it feels like to be hurt by a world which doesn't tolerate personal problems, insecurities, etc. I have grown in wisdom as a result of this...and I want a future which respects human imperfection and will not reject me out of hand...due to my own.....