Something Good Coming From Something Terrible - Tumblr Posts

Yay congratulations!!

Well today I got approved to begin a fully funded course, studying Counselling Skills, and a friend of mine has already said that once I've qualified she'd happily interview me for a remote-working position at her charity that works with struggling LGBTQ+ teens and young adults who've been estranged from their families.

And I never would've done any of this without all of you.

Life sometimes unfolds in strange and unexpected directions, and not long ago I thought my life was as good as over. I was too physically unwell to continue being an early years teacher (it's a much more physical job than people realise), my career of 15 years was at a sudden and bitter end, and my life seemed to have no meaning, just an endless stretch of medical rubbish interspersed with pain, and waiting.

Then I started handing out mama hugs on Tumblr during Pride Month. Then, the occasional ask from an anxious teen turned into several a week... then Neil left the fandom and I started getting half a dozen asks a day. And it's been as wonderful as it has been terrifying, hoping I'm helping but worrying I'm not doing enough, knowing I'm not remotely qualified to help but just here to hand out empathy and support when needed.

Now it looks like I'll be turning this random chain of events into a career, and once again I have this wonderful fandom to thank.

It feels exciting to be starting over at the grand old age of 39, chasing a new dream, one I feel passionate about, one I feel I could really be good at with the right support and structure. Because it's never too late to choose a different path, to find a new dream, to feel a new spark ignite.

Thank you to every person who fell into my inbox, you have shone the light for me in my times of darkness, and now I can see the way forward.

I love you all so much 🥹💙🫂🥲

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