I haven’t written anything for quite a while. I haven’t exactly been busy, but I’ve been “trapped inside my head” a lot. I have issues with staying grounded to “Reality” whatever that is. Lately I’ve been better and focused with “Reality.”
I spent an entire Saturday working on a resume and cover letter for Empowerment Initiatives, Inc. There’s a Peer Mentor position I’ve been eying for quite a while. I had a lot of help from my fiancee writing my resume and cover letter, and had her mother look it over. Overall, I’d say it was a success. I received word on the following Monday that there would be an interview session on Wednesday, March 28th.
I’m feeling pretty confident. I don’t necessarily know I’ll get the job, but I do know I should interview okay. Peer Mentors can be staffed on site at residential apartments, or at their new drop-in center Cornerstone. Cornerstone really interests me. It focuses on both mental health and addictions peer support. I have experience in both!
I believe I’d be side-by-side with clinicians too which I’m all too familiar with. I work well with clinicians. I still see a counselor once a week.
I would need some special Addictions and Mental Health (AMH) training, but it sounds like a great opportunity! I could be effective at a residential location as a Peer Mentor as well, but I don’t know that I’d be able to apply all the experience I’ve learned from my 14+ months of sobriety. I would be able to offer valuable insight at Cornerstone to peers and their loved ones. I’m excited and nervous at the same time!
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I'm a 33-year-old lifelong resident of Portland, Oregon that has been suffering from dual diagnosis (schizophrenia and drug addiction/alcoholism) for over a decade, but things are looking better than they ever have! I've been sober over a year now. I'm married to a wonderful woman who makes me so happy. I work very hard to rise above the labels I've been living with, and I started this blog in the hopes that others can make some peace with their circumstances. It is, what it is!
March 23, 2012 at 8:18 AM ·
Congratulations!
Getting an interview can be very challenging. The job sounds like it would be a perfect fit for you. I hope you get some good news.
My son has an interview today for part time summer employment. Holding my breath.
March 25, 2012 at 3:05 PM ·
I wish him the best of luck! Thank you for the encouragement!
March 27, 2012 at 5:53 PM ·
Hi Jacob,
Best of luck tomorrow! I really respect you for putting yourself out there, for being willing to help other people. I added your blog to my Blog List a few weeks ago and I hope to be visiting more often. After your interview, do something nice for yourself. You deserve it. Take care.
Kate : )
March 30, 2012 at 2:03 PM ·
Thanks! I decided to go 12 hours without a cigarette cold turkey. Some treat! Cold turkey seems to work better for me, but I realized the only reason I was trying to quit again was because I felt better. I decided to smoke again, instead of making myself miserable.. again! lol. You take care too! Thanks for the wishes of luck!
Jake