I have gone and done it!

I have gone and done it! 

Speared on by a lovely elderly friend who gifted me some money because she knows I have been passionate about it ever since she met me, many years ago (at least 10 years +). 

 She also strongly believes I have the skills required and that there are way to many people in the world that need help. 

 Her mission is if she can help me, I will go onto help many others, and her legacy has been set. 

I was going to wait until I could secure funding through work, but as a charity, it would be through fundraising, and this takes time. I get that. But needless to say, they have been really supportive and encouraging and got me through my introduction to… 

 Rob and I just feel that with this gift from this special friend, I should own it and not my employers. As part of it came from her. 

I also feel that with all I have been through recently, I need this myself to get me back on track and re-aligned with my goal. 

 I have let things side track me. I thought I would be doing the level 3 and then 4, but I have been accepted onto the advance level 4 Diploma (the highest qualification needed).  

I have 12 months to complete it, but I can pay for an extension if needed. It is recognised by all right governing bodies, and I can go on to pay for their memberships, recognition, etc. 

 So, within a year, I will be a fully qualified counsellor. 

I wouldn’t have had the guts without the support from family, friends, and colleagues. Even my Deputy Head at school told me to become one, if I had listened 30 odd years ago (Oh but my life wouldn’t be what it is now, with Rob and the kids if I had). 

Imposter syndrome has set in, but I can, no will, be able to do it.