Perhaps a thesis.
Trauma and recovery. I feel that it is often overlooked how traumatic recovery can be in its own right. It's much easier to pretend that the worst of a trauma, the majority of a trauma, occurs in one first event, or one worst event. It's much easier to pretend that our justice system actually upholds justice, and it's much easier to pretend that the world is fair and that our professionals are competent and really help the healing process. I feel compelled to social work. It's because of the pain. I'm afraid I won't be able to handle it, but it seems that I've been moving towards women, children, suffering, stigma, and recovery more and more because of the pain and its needs. It needs love and patience, and I want to try.
Perhaps my life.
The world needs more Kristens!
Tricia, my college roommate, who happens to reside in Mentor and work in . . . umm, social work that I know relates to women and children, would be a great person to talk to. [Mark & I will be staying her and the fam' when we come home for your wedding]