Readjustment/Normalcy

[Hidalgo]

I am starting a new program tomorrow. The person doing the scheduling did the phone questionnaire and set me up for some kind of evaluation. I was distracted when I mentioned al-anon and the woman on the phone, who works in a mental health facility, did not know what it was and I had to explain to her that it was not the same thing as AA. I am depending on getting something out of this and want to make sure I am in the right environment necessary for recovery.

[manuel_moe_g]

It is possible this was a new hire you spoke to. Or is was a worker who is profoundly uninterested in being effective in a mental health professional position.

I would give the place the benefit of the doubt, because the reward of forward progress is worth being let down by a particular institution. If this place eventually shows itself to be a bad fit, then you have some new information, and you can proceed to another place that will help you.

Please take care, let us all know how it works out as it happens, we are all cheering for your greatest today and tomorrow!