Tomorrow is my first day on the floor of my internship. Well, technically it's a practicum, which is a bit heavier than an internship. Tbh.... I'm so freaking nervous! Granted I know the trade, I know the principals, I know the routine and the diagnosis and I know what I'm doing. The thing is that It's a step up into the big leagues. I'm transitioning from a bottom feeder to someone who actually has a voice and a method that is respected by both professionals and clients.
I'm not in this to be "that" guy who's looking for a title. While the world seems to ohh and awe at titles, I'm just a guy that wants to make a difference. I want to have people "feel" they can express themselves. I want to be in a position to call out the bullshit and redirect to the problem. I've done that for a long time. No stranger to it actually no matter where I've worked or who I've worked with it. But, being in the position of "power" or a "title" is one of the few ways to be taken serious.
Maybe I'm just overthinking.... But, thinking is something I do best. I hope this transition goes well and in a year I'll be able to work in my own office and have my own caseload of people who I can or can't help get through their problems and potentially, addictions.
