This past month has been one of the toughest I dealt with this year. The first half of the year, I faced a lot of problems, but this month made me face harsh realities I wasn’t ready for.
Some of you may have already heard, but for the rest of you who may have been kept in the dark: I got fired from my position at the hospital in my town.
Ever since the pandemic, it was very difficult to wake up in the morning, come to work, and deal with what was going on. I struggled to wake up, I struggled with the work, and trying to keep a brave face. All while having this feeling that I would be easily replaceable and I was just another pawn in this game of chess called life.
They unfortunately proved me right when I got terminated, and when they gave me my final check, they didn’t even spell my name right on the envelope they gave me.
Days went by where I was depressed. Just sitting around my house, berating myself. Feeling sad and pissed off at the world around me. But I knew at some point I needed to pick myself up, and move forward.
Fortunately, I got really lucky and found two places that were willing to take a chance on me. I’m happy to say that I am both a pastry chef at Evan’s and a studio assistant/artist at the Lake Tahoe Paint & Sip.
For the first time, I feel like I’m in control of what I want in life. I’m the second half of this year will be what I need to turn my life around.