I'm starting my first job after 2019 TBI

[InMyOpinion]

I am soo excited that I am finally able to go back to work since my traumatic brain injury that occurred in October of 2019. Doctors and specialists didn't think this day would ever come but I am thrilled to have pulled through, kept consistent with rehabilitation and therapy and now I am cleared to work and have a job lined up next week =). To think just 6 years ago I had to relearn how to walk, communicate, and remember things to now being able to walk, talk and work! It's been a lot of hurdles, dedication and stubbornness but I got there! Hahaha. It started last year when I took schooling for Makeup Artistry, something I've been interested in for decades but never got the opportunity to follow through with it, I decided that then was the best time as any to emerge myself into school and work hard to graduate. Though it was an online course it was definitely educational and helpful. Once I graduated the course, I decided to start my own business even though I was aware that over 95% of makeup artists also have other careers/jobs as it is incredibly difficult to find steady work as a makeup artist. And though I do still have clients from time to time and I have started my own makeup seminars for teens, adults and people 35 years and older I am not making enough to support myself and help my boyfriend with as much bills as I'd like to. Because of that I've decided to start a full-time job which is going to be a call center setting however it is remote so I get to work from home which will be amazing on bad pain days as I don't have to go anywhere.

I am definitely excited to start this new adventure of working again however I am a little intimidated because I'm not starting off with part-time hours, I'm going straight to full-time hours and really pushing myself to strive forward regardless of my TBI. I could really use some encouraging words to help me stay optimistic and excited for new phase in life. I'd also love to hear about a time you've overcame something you weren't sure you able to but succeeded anyways.

Thank you for reading and hopefully replying

 

[Cedric]

I'm soo happy for you! It's quite an amazing achievement! Congrats and best of luck with your new job babe!

 

[InMyOpinion]

I'm soo happy for you! It's quite an amazing achievement! Congrats and best of luck with your new job babe!

Thanks love! Don't worry it doesn't mean I won't have time for Administrata, I'll still be here and helping out =) It just means I will only be on after my work hours and on days off.

 

[Ravenfreak]

I'm very happy for you! You're a strong individual, and I hope your new job works out well for you!

 

[Cory]

You go, girl! I know you're very dedicated to tasks that need to be fulfilled, and you've always been a very nice person, too!

I'd also love to hear about a time you've overcame something you weren't sure you able to but succeeded anyways.

The primary thing I have succeeded in life is overcoming terrible mental health issues and trauma. It took a long time to get this far, but I did. My father always told me I would see a bright side to life one day, and I never believed him.

 

[InMyOpinion]

I'm very happy for you! You're a strong individual, and I hope your new job works out well for you!

Thank you! I'm excited to start and see how it all works out =)

You go, girl! I know you're very dedicated to tasks that need to be fulfilled, and you've always been a very nice person, too!


The primary thing I have succeeded in life is overcoming terrible mental health issues and trauma. It took a long time to get this far, but I did. My father always told me I would see a bright side to life one day, and I never believed him.

Awh thanks Cory!

I love that you've overcome your mental health issues and trauma because you deserve to be happy and healthy. I myself have gone through trauma and mental illness battles but one thing I've realized is that I've survived 100% of the things I went through and that's a pretty great statistic and if I can get through that I can get through anything. Trauma makes you resilient and that means you are incredibly strong. Trauma and mental health does not define you and you get to write your own story, no one else has that power. Stay strong Cory, you're winning at life =)