Sis... When I tell you I SEE you, I HEAR you and I INNERSTAND you! This social work thing is NOT easy. No one talks about this part of being a social worker when you are questioning whether or not this is the right decision. No one talks about the tears the moments you feel like giving up. No one talks about the darkness that comes with trying your very best and it not feelings like enough. No one talks about the moments where caring for yourself isn't a priority anymore because assignments, internships, work, LIFE. But I am so glad you are speaking on this. I am so glad you shared this. When I was in grad school THIS is how I felt. There was minimal feelings of optimism so I want YOU to know it's okay to not feel positive all the time. This is a hard field to be in this isn't easy. Hell I feel this 2 years post grad with this LMSW exam. I FEEL YOU SIS. The cliche part of it is that you will get through this and get to the other side. You will walk across that stage and have a moment where you can breathe a little bit. You will be okay in the end of it all even if you don't feel okay right now. I am sending you so much love and strength your way. Don't give up on you. And remember WHY you started this. Remember WHY you chose social work. Let that be your motivation to get you to the finish line. I know this is long but sis I FEEL YOU.
Girl the way your comment made me tear up when I first read it . I meant to respond a while ago but I was just taking everything in….When I say I cant thank you enough for this message it means so much to me . Watching your journey I know you can definitely resonate with how I’m feeling . I appreciate you so much my social work sister 💗. I pray for protection and peace over your life cause lord knows you deserve it as well ! Imma keep pushing through messages like this is what keeps me going thank you again ! 🥹
I was where you are a few years ago when I was going for my Masters. I spent many of nights crying and second guessing myself of my career choice. Working full-time, internship and taking full time classes is extremely hard. I had to put my family, friends and life on pause, it was a lot. What helped me was having a good support system that motivated me and reminded me my passion of helping others. I promise you it will get better. I really never post, but I had to reach out and let you know You Got This. Burn out is real. I will be praying for you and I can’t wait to see you Graduate in December. I’m claiming this for you. Take care
Wow thank you for sharing it’s crazy how a lot of us have similar stories burn out is very real and I don’t want to give us this early in my career I will be sure to take better care of myself . I appreciate your encouragement it definitely means more than you know . I pray everything is well with you too ! 💗
I’m experiencing this right now. I’m in the 1st year of my program and I have been having panic attacks almost weekly. I’m so tired and I’m questioning my career choice. I’m tired. You are one of the only black social workers/students I’ve found on here and I have to say how much you’ve inspired me since I’ve found you. Thank you for speaking the real. I hope things get better for you. Stick it out boo! Ik that’s easier said than done. But remember your purpose. I’m rooting for you 🩷🩷🩷
Awww thank you my love I definitely have been there myself struggling with panic attacks and bad anxiety so I understand . Imma keep going I was just having a moment . And I’m rooting for you as well You got this don’t give up hard times don’t last cause I’m definitely in better spirits. But again I appreciate your encouraging words it means everything to me 🫶🏾
Girl, I feel you! I work full time as a case manager with DFCS and I’m in the full time MSW program at LSU. I just finished my Generalist Internship and just started my Specialist Internship. When I tell you I was struggling…Babyyyyy. I felt like I was missing so many important moments with my son and husband. I had to take leave from my job a few weeks ago, and my mental health is steadily improving. Luckily, I have the hours to cover my leave. I am just counting down to my last class, in March of 24. I think it was meant for me to see this video because I’ve not had the time to watch barely anything. Hang on, you are almost there. If it takes you a little longer than you thought, that’s ok too. You don’t owe us anything but I appreciate you sharing because this really touched me❤
Awww and this is the exact reason why I posted this despite me feeling like I looked crazy I was hoping that it would be able to resonate with someone ! I’m glad you took the steps you needed to lessen your load because it’s so important . Thank you for taking a few moments out of your busy day to watch I pray you are able to find the strength you need to finish going in program as well and thank you for your encouraging words it means everything ! 🥹💗
Stay encouraged. It'll be over soon. I went through the advance standing program at USC in Columbia SC and baby I wanted to quit on the first day! We were advised not to work because the program was so intense. My hat is off to you because idk how you're maintaining a job through that program! Black girl magic! You got this! Ask for help and get all the assistance you can from them.
Girl idk how I’m doing it either clearly having several breakdowns ☠️but imma be okay thank you so much for your encouraging words imma push through ! 💗
Hi! I feel you 100%! While I was in grad school, I questioned myself from day one. I had so many questions about why the workload was so overwhelming, the expectations and requirements were challenging. INSANITY! I was a single mother, a full time student, I interned, and I worked overnight full time. My body reacted by having panic attacks, it was overload and burnout. The MSW program instilled in me to make sure that I practiced self-care, but I don’t believe the program ever thought to incorporate my personal life, for them it was about school, internship and proving that I was qualified. I kept going, I kept pushing myself to the finish line because I knew it was my God assigned purpose, and it is your God-assigned purpose as well. Tears will come, emotions will build up, but you are stronger than those bumps. You are stronger than any hardship thrown your way. My prayer for you is Sanity, Peace, and continued Determination, it is in you and you will prevail.
Wow i appreciate you opening up this means so much knowing that I’m not crazy for feeling how I felt 😭. I receive everything you shared and I appreciate you so much . I’m wishing you peace and prosperity as well! 💗
I thought it would be a good idea to work two full time jobs and go to school. It’s not. Burnt out is my constant state. From what you show us you are a great social work, please don’t give up. ❤❤❤ sending love and light
😭😭girl I can barely deal with my life now I can’t imagine getting another job so hats off to you but aww I appreciate that I’m definitely feeling better I was just having a moment but I’m determined to stay in this field as long as I can. 💗
Sis... When I tell you I SEE you, I HEAR you and I INNERSTAND you! This social work thing is NOT easy. No one talks about this part of being a social worker when you are questioning whether or not this is the right decision. No one talks about the tears the moments you feel like giving up. No one talks about the darkness that comes with trying your very best and it not feelings like enough. No one talks about the moments where caring for yourself isn't a priority anymore because assignments, internships, work, LIFE. But I am so glad you are speaking on this. I am so glad you shared this. When I was in grad school THIS is how I felt. There was minimal feelings of optimism so I want YOU to know it's okay to not feel positive all the time. This is a hard field to be in this isn't easy. Hell I feel this 2 years post grad with this LMSW exam. I FEEL YOU SIS. The cliche part of it is that you will get through this and get to the other side. You will walk across that stage and have a moment where you can breathe a little bit. You will be okay in the end of it all even if you don't feel okay right now. I am sending you so much love and strength your way. Don't give up on you. And remember WHY you started this. Remember WHY you chose social work. Let that be your motivation to get you to the finish line. I know this is long but sis I FEEL YOU.
Girl the way your comment made me tear up when I first read it . I meant to respond a while ago but I was just taking everything in….When I say I cant thank you enough for this message it means so much to me . Watching your journey I know you can definitely resonate with how I’m feeling . I appreciate you so much my social work sister 💗. I pray for protection and peace over your life cause lord knows you deserve it as well ! Imma keep pushing through messages like this is what keeps me going thank you again ! 🥹
I was where you are a few years ago when I was going for my Masters. I spent many of nights crying and second guessing myself of my career choice. Working full-time, internship and taking full time classes is extremely hard. I had to put my family, friends and life on pause, it was a lot. What helped me was having a good support system that motivated me and reminded me my passion of helping others. I promise you it will get better. I really never post, but I had to reach out and let you know You Got This. Burn out is real. I will be praying for you and I can’t wait to see you Graduate in December. I’m claiming this for you. Take care
Wow thank you for sharing it’s crazy how a lot of us have similar stories burn out is very real and I don’t want to give us this early in my career I will be sure to take better care of myself . I appreciate your encouragement it definitely means more than you know . I pray everything is well with you too ! 💗
I’m experiencing this right now. I’m in the 1st year of my program and I have been having panic attacks almost weekly. I’m so tired and I’m questioning my career choice. I’m tired. You are one of the only black social workers/students I’ve found on here and I have to say how much you’ve inspired me since I’ve found you. Thank you for speaking the real. I hope things get better for you. Stick it out boo! Ik that’s easier said than done. But remember your purpose. I’m rooting for you 🩷🩷🩷
Awww thank you my love I definitely have been there myself struggling with panic attacks and bad anxiety so I understand . Imma keep going I was just having a moment . And I’m rooting for you as well You got this don’t give up hard times don’t last cause I’m definitely in better spirits. But again I appreciate your encouraging words it means everything to me 🫶🏾
Girl, I feel you! I work full time as a case manager with DFCS and I’m in the full time MSW program at LSU. I just finished my Generalist Internship and just started my Specialist Internship. When I tell you I was struggling…Babyyyyy. I felt like I was missing so many important moments with my son and husband. I had to take leave from my job a few weeks ago, and my mental health is steadily improving. Luckily, I have the hours to cover my leave. I am just counting down to my last class, in March of 24. I think it was meant for me to see this video because I’ve not had the time to watch barely anything. Hang on, you are almost there. If it takes you a little longer than you thought, that’s ok too. You don’t owe us anything but I appreciate you sharing because this really touched me❤
Awww and this is the exact reason why I posted this despite me feeling like I looked crazy I was hoping that it would be able to resonate with someone ! I’m glad you took the steps you needed to lessen your load because it’s so important . Thank you for taking a few moments out of your busy day to watch I pray you are able to find the strength you need to finish going in program as well and thank you for your encouraging words it means everything ! 🥹💗
Awwww babe, don’t worry everything is gonna work in your favor and you gonna come out on top❤❤❤ you’re in my prayers
Thank you so much boo I’m definitely in better spirits as of today ! 💗
You got this, Tyti!!❤❤
Thank you mommy 💗
Stay encouraged. It'll be over soon. I went through the advance standing program at USC in Columbia SC and baby I wanted to quit on the first day! We were advised not to work because the program was so intense. My hat is off to you because idk how you're maintaining a job through that program! Black girl magic! You got this! Ask for help and get all the assistance you can from them.
Girl idk how I’m doing it either clearly having several breakdowns ☠️but imma be okay thank you so much for your encouraging words imma push through ! 💗
Hi!
I feel you 100%!
While I was in grad school, I questioned myself from day one. I had so many questions about why the workload was so overwhelming, the expectations and requirements were challenging. INSANITY! I was a single mother, a full time student, I interned, and I worked overnight full time. My body reacted by having panic attacks, it was overload and burnout.
The MSW program instilled in me to make sure that I practiced self-care, but I don’t believe the program ever thought to incorporate my personal life, for them it was about school, internship and proving that I was qualified. I kept going, I kept pushing myself to the finish line because I knew it was my God assigned purpose, and it is your God-assigned purpose as well. Tears will come, emotions will build up, but you are stronger than those bumps. You are stronger than any hardship thrown your way. My prayer for you is Sanity, Peace, and continued Determination, it is in you and you will prevail.
Wow i appreciate you opening up this means so much knowing that I’m not crazy for feeling how I felt 😭. I receive everything you shared and I appreciate you so much . I’m wishing you peace and prosperity as well! 💗
Thank You much from NYC
Thank you for watching 💗
I thought it would be a good idea to work two full time jobs and go to school. It’s not. Burnt out is my constant state. From what you show us you are a great social work, please don’t give up. ❤❤❤ sending love and light
😭😭girl I can barely deal with my life now I can’t imagine getting another job so hats off to you but aww I appreciate that I’m definitely feeling better I was just having a moment but I’m determined to stay in this field as long as I can. 💗
Is anyone working full time and doing the MSW FT? I’m suppose to start in the fall?
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