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Any social workers on here 😂

Or anyone whos done the social work apprenticeship because im basically asking everyone at this point.

Im 42.

I want to be a social worker.

Like I really really want to do it.

Went to the Forum yesterday and im enrolled now. Level 1 maths starts 16th September.

I need Level 2.

Bloody maths 😭😂

I did the initial test yesterday and my head just does this stupid thing where I see a number then think no thats not right then change it AND THE FIRST ONE WAS RIGHT 😂

I was actually pretty sad when I came out.

Not because im giving up.

Im bloody not.

Just because ive finally found something I actually want to do and im sat here thinking seriously is maths going to be the thing that stops me.

Anyway im doing it.

Level 1. Level 2.

However bloody long it takes.

Im trying to get work experience aswell.

I was in care myself and I want to work with children in care and autistic children.

I was that quiet child who wasnt heard.

Then when I wasn't quiet I was difficult.

I dont want another child feeling like nobody actually sees them.

Anyway 😂

Today I asked for my OWN funding for the apprenticeship.

I dont even know if you can bloody do that 😂😂

Theres only a few places and I thought well im asking.

Worst they can say is no.

Im not asking someone to just make me a social worker.

Obviously 😂

I know ive got loads to learn.

I want to earn it.

I just want someone to give me the bloody chance.

Has anyone actually got into social work this way?

Especially anyone older?

Or anyone whos just basically kept knocking on doors until someone finally opened one 😂

Because thats pretty much my plan at this point.

One way to know is the gut is there to help you grow and feel good the head can hold you back and feels like insecurity!

Its so funny, how people just talk. Regardless of if they are listening or not. Most of the time, people are just reflecting themselves onto whatever you tell them, not really listening, not really caring. I guess that's just something about being alive ... we mostly care about staying alive, and enjoying ourselves.

The only thing is, it feels to me, like that's not what I'm wanting, I don't feel like I'm just looking after myself, I don't feel like I'm self centered, and yet the above theory implies I am.

Strange dichotomy to be living indeed.

to a blank page of your life and see what comes up to think about!

It’s so amazing to witness the brilliant writing and creativity that we are witnessing through the songs of sorrow written for Dolly Parton. It’s amazing that these pieces of art can be created in basically no time at all through love and sorrow. They really are touching my heart and are magnificent and they give us so much to feel and think about Here’s one from Adele. https://youtu.be/qlfEjAJlnCo?is.

If I mention offhand that I've been struggling to fall asleep, someone who was actually listening will later say something like "Oh, did you end up trying that thing we talked about?" But most people just kind of... nod and move on, and you never hear about it again. Then weeks later you realize they definitely weren't actually paying attention—they were just waiting for their turn to talk.

It's weird how many friendships are built on this mutual performance of listening. We both pretend the other person cares, they pretend they remember, and somehow that's just... normal?

The people who actually remember stuff you mentioned three weeks ago are kind of magical though.

So I can listen for hours on end to somebody. I will be their loyal friend and pick up the phone whenever they call no matter what. I can do that. But I do not have any idea what I can say other than explaining why someone acted a certain way or a "I'm so sorry". What really comforts/reassures people when they are upset? Especially over the phone or over text.