CLIENT BURNOUT

 I slept a lot last week.

No energy. 

I coined a new term.

Client burnout.

 New staff.

.Pulling and pushing.

Wait your turn.

I know you have a lot to learn.

Client burnout.

My new SC returned for me.

She worked with the Ladies of Jaywood.

She came back to oversee my staff.

I am grateful for her care.

I am grateful that she cares.

Client Burnout.

Lachandria. Tiffany, Dawn, Miss Val.

You are the best at what you do.

Where are you?

 I know it's far.

It's far for me too.

But I miss you.

Your care, conversation, and smiles.

It's been a while.

Client burnout.

Overstressed, burnt out.

What's the cure?

I go for walks.

I explore.

I can't do much more.

Watch Everybody Loves Raymond.

To feel close to my mom.

Client burnout.

i used to enjoy going on van rides.

Looking at houses.

Imagining...

Making up stories.

But the State of Missouri declared.

Watch your mileage 

No more aimless van rides.

Clients must have a destination.

Client burnout.

People have been going on car rides since the automobile was invented.

I can't.

That's the rule.

The State of Missouri sucks.

Client burnout.

Don't forget me

I am still here.

Even though I am not near.

Client burnout. 

GOD'S PEP TALK (I'M PROUD OF YOU)

 

You have moved into a new house, in a new county.

You feel like everything familiar has been taken away from you. 

You needed a place to live. 

 You are grateful this agency provides you with one,

There was nothing you could do. 

You are surviving. 

You are pushing through.

I'm proud of you.

Your new house is small. Your chair bumps the walls. Chips of white paint fall like droplets of snow.

All of your things fit in your new room. Two exceptions. Your bookcase and fridge have found new homes in your house.  You know they are not far. It's crowded. You feel safe 

with things surrounding you.

I'm proud of you.

New staff to train.

Such a pain.

But you do it again and again.

Near misses. I am here. Never fear.

Start over.

You're tired

But....

You must.

So, you do.

I'm proud of you.

You write. You teach a class.

It kicks your ass.

You need the money.

It's not funny.

I'm proud of you.

Joining groups is not for you.

There is only one thing you want to do.

Meet with state legislators.

Travel to Jefferson City. 

To see Missouri legislators in action.

On your own. You don't need a rally

I'm proud of you.

You know your interests are not the norm.

People tease and make fun. 

Don't turn and run. They are the losers.

Keep finding things and people that bring you joy.

Keep being you.

Whatever gets you through.

I'm proud of you.

It's hard to be grateful sometimes.

I know that you are doing your best to show your gratitude.

I see your successes.

I see your struggles.

I'm proud of you.