Weird School Project

[BrazenBull]

In my psychology class I was asked to make a timeline of memories I have from when I was little up till now.

I was trying to work on it a little bit In the office today and I was trying REALLLLLY hard to hold back the tears that I felt coming. Then a friend came and read some of it and I felt really insecure. I did write some happy moments of my life, but most of it is just ..... IDK I just don't really feel comfortable but I'm trying to bring myself to get this project over with.

What if my teacher reads it and becomes all concerned? I'm not sure why that kind of scares me but I have to write something down, and I can't help but be honest about everything.

Since this is being posted under Employment and Education I would like to add that I have been doing great working as a student nurse. I've never been a caring type of person or incredibly great with kids. But I was assigned to the pedia ward and the kids seem to love me c:
I was horrified of making mistakes because my teachers are always like "Do it once, do it right, and do it fast" but the more I do it the more I seem to love it.

 

[broken_one]

Brazen,
My timeline would be ugly and nothing I'd want anyone else to see except maybe my T. That is indeed a difficult task IMHO. I understand your concerns completely.

Keep up the good work as a student nurse. I've found those of us who have suffered beyond what's "normal" have more compassion. This should contribute to you being an AWESOME caregiver. And kids sense stuff. Clearly they sense your kind heart.

Continued luck to you my friend.

Broken

 

[The Albatross]

So glad you are doing well in your nursing BrazenBull. If you don't feel comfortable... rewrite it. It is a class project only. It may take more time to do a rewrite, and I know for me, during some periods it's harder to retrieve memories other than trauma or bad stuff... but if I can dig deep enough I can usually find one or more.

One time it was sharing a memory of a golden eagle, another time it was sitting on the floor with my grandfather sharing some "stolen" ice cream with long iced tea spoons hiding from my grandmother who didn't like us nibbling between meals.

No need to turn in something that may cause you anxiety... no need for too much candor... sometimes less is more. We don't have to wear our woundings on our sleeve... for a class, or a job, unless we chose to. Even then, I examine my motives.

 

[broken_one]

Oh and I agree with Albatross - edit your timeline. There is stuff some people (like your teacher) are better off knowing.

Hey, maybe make 2 timelines, one for your eyes only, and one for class? This may be very therapeutic.

I have a degree in Art, so I am very visual. Maybe I will even make my own timeline.

Again, best of luck to you BB.

 

[BrazenBull]

Ok :s I'll type it up differently on the computer. So far the positive things I have written is, skipping preschool, half of 6th grade and 7th and 8th because I was real smart before. Working on developing my skills in sports, painting, and dancing. Making friends on the internet. Stopped abusing alcohol and dissociative/ hallucinogenic drugs. and falling deeply in love with someone.

 

[Tinyflame]

You can be honest - but that is not disclosure- disclosure is never 'required'.

Good luck with your project! :)

 

[broken_one]

Oh and I agree with Albatross - edit your timeline. There is stuff some people (like your teacher) are better off knowing.

SORRY! I meant better off NOT knowing . . . :confused:

 

[BrazenBull]

Thanks guys :'D what would I do without all of you.

 

[Kim]

I agree with what everyone else has said. This doesn't have to be a biography of every minute of your life.

I'm so glad to hear that you're enjoying nursing and being with the kids.