Vent

This writer is a firm believer in venting- writer included- that is why I have a blog! One of the coolest things about my job is being able to form positive relationships with Mn school social workers all over the state. I get to speak to high school students, particularly seniors. I provide addiction education and education on safe sex! Important, right? This one particular school district, where I provide these addiction education talks asked me to come back and talk again to their seniors next fall. My good friend is a social worker at this high school. I asked her if I could talk to the middle school first, then do the seniors in the fall at the high school. She thought it was a awesome idea, and took the request to the administration. The administration informed me that they thought that was a terrible idea, and they do not have teenage pregnancy issues at the middle school. I almost fell off my chair when I got the email! Really, are you serious? I have not only worked with 15 year old girls in this school district but have received feedback from church pastors if I am aware of the teenage pregnancy problems in the school district! Vent, breathe, and slow the thoughts down. That is how we do not make things bigger in our head. I preach this daily. Can I let this go, am I able to move onto the next thought. Yes, I can, but I need to voice or vent my opinion to the administration in a respectful manner. I do enjoy speaking to the seniors in this high school, and have received positive feedback from the parents and kids. But, am I enabling the issue by not trying to speak to the middle school? Yes, I am. Let the negative thoughts out, Tod, don't make it bigger. Ok, I will exercise, and come back to this after my work out. Work out completed, I feel better, thoughts are not racing as before. I need to vent, journal, and talk about this. I will blog! I'm sending a respectful email to the administration, and outlining the challenges. I feel better, in the moment. Venting is human, know matter what you do for a living, it is important to vent and get your feelings out. Venting makes us stronger. Thanks for listening. Stay in your health, stay in the moment.