Resiliency, optimism, and strength are the three key principles to Unmasked ultimately born out of my experience this past year working in an environment that will never be cured.
The day I put my notice in was relieving and devastating. I didn’t feel resilient. I didn’t feel strong. Optimism wasn’t exactly in the forefront of my mind either. I didn’t exactly have my plan solidified - it made me think of the many clients who walked through my door. Some of them made altering life choices. Their plans didn’t work out either.
Two months later from my permanent departure I still am unsure of my thoughts. I feel perplexed how individuals can be so cruel. I am puzzled at the lack of loyalty of those who are only in the positions they are in from the sacrifice of others. Most importantly, I am gutted at human nature. Every man out for himself isn’t necessarily a horrible concept - we all need to do what is best for ourselves and our families. But what about the man forgotten about? The same person fighting for each on an individual level. The person with a reputation that others couldn’t hold a candle to.
The reality you may wonder? The weakness of others is never your detriment. You can’t mesh with limited thinking, certainly those who are manipulative for their own gain. You will have an experience in life being similar, whether it's a relationship, a job, a friend group, anything. You have the decision to make a change when you are involved in such a bind. For myself? No amount of money, connection, comfortability, or fear would keep me with limited bounds to grow. You have the ability to change your surroundings, your hopes, your future, and most importantly, your environment of where you are and who is with you.