My week

What a week. I've heard it all this week in my job. Stories of witnessing horrendous domestic violence, abuse by loved ones, suicidal thoughts/plans, breakups, anxiety that causes paralysis ,and grief and loss of dear loved ones that went way too soon.  I've safety planned, called social services and the police, checked with the funeral home for services, spoke to parents about my concerns, and lost sleep. I've given a ton of hugs. 

I just can't help but feel so lucky to bear witness to all of this. And at the same time my heart hurts right now. I'm exhausted. And saddened. And a bit scared. And in my kid lingo "my battery is definitely on E".  I need a good cry and plan to take care of that soon.

Until then... Please be kind. And don't hurt others. Cherish your loved ones. Hug more. Listen to the small stuff. Get off your phone. Don't judge. Say hi. And good morning. Life is really short, too short. But it also is long enough to make a crap ton of a difference. Whether that's at home or at work or at the freakin grocery store.

To sum up my week-I leave you all with a great teen quote:

I've witness a lot of pain this week.

-Megan