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Apr 25, 2007
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Hello, Everyone!
I have been lurking on here for over a month, trying to figure out the ins and outs of how this site works. I admit, I am still unsure of how to navigate or if I'm doing things right, but I've finally decided to just jump in and introduce myself.
My name is Rachel and I'm a single mom to the sweetest little 1 yo boy. I am really very lucky to call myself his mama. I currently live in the middle of nowhere (aka Montana) and am putting my Psychology to good use by working as a personal assistant out of a lady's home (I know, right?). Things may not be the way I thought they would be, but I am blessed with an amazingly supportive family, a beautiful baby, and a job that allows me to take the boy with me. I can't complain too much (although some days I do).
I am working hard to put my life back together after leaving an abusive partner, and I have to say it's going slower than I thought it would. I really count on the support I get from my online community to get me through.
To give you a better sense of who I am: I love horses, camping, reading everything I can get my hands on, writing when I have the time, and admit to having a soft spot for punk rock. I'm a feminist, an advocate, a firm believer in attachment parenting. I'm hard of hearing, love ASL and Deaf culture, and am teaching my baby to sign. I work hard, love harder, and believe in making the most of life. I honestly love being a parent, and would do anything for this little miracle I made.
I think thats about it for now :) I look forward to making new friends!
~Rachel
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Welcome aboard Rachel. I know there's a lot to see and do around here but keep poking around and you'll find your way. If you browse through our clubs you'll find we have one for moms who love music, books and many of the things you're interested in.
(If you don't see a club about your favorite subject - start one!)
I must say, reading your introduction, you certainly are an inspiration. You've overcome a lot and sounds like it's working for you.
When I first went to college, I studied audiology and spent a summer at the Gaulladet School for the deaf. I went from there into the more general area of communications handicapped and taught special ed for years. Signing was a huge part of how I helped kids learn to communicate. Sadly, I've forgotten all of it - sign language, like any language is a real use it or lose it skill.
Just want to echo Cynthia's welcome and admiration. You certainly are dealing with a lot!
I had to laugh at your comment about using your Psychology degree as a personal assistant. Actually, my guess is you're probably using it quite a lot, especially if the lady is in any way difficult! LOL! I had a boss in the restaurant biz once who was a Danish lady who studied Psychology back in Denmark. She said she used it every day, on customers and employees alike. I'm sure she was right.
I agree, poking around, posting and answering questions and chats, etc. is the best way to learn your way around the site. But if you have any specific questions, feel free to post on our club MothersClick Chat.
Glad to have you here!
Patti
SAHM in SoCal and administrator of the Sleep Forum group, http://www.mothersclick.com/group/sleep-forum and Tri-Counties Moms, http://www.mothersclick.com/moms-club/tri-counties-moms-sb-ventura-slo-c...
Hi Rachel!
You have an amazing story! Thank you so much for sharing it with us!
In college I took courses in social work, interviewing and child psychology and all of that served me well when dealing with all four of my kids (especially the interviewing... "who broke the lamp again?")
Welcome to the site and let me know if there's anything you might need!
Thank you for the warm welcome!
I'm afraid Bosslady can be quite difficult. I use a lot of the things I learned in school in order to work around her, or to get her to think something is her idea. Not to mention that learning about people is useful in daily life (unless you're a hermit). It's just not what I really want to be doing, which is working with kids with developmental disabilities. (And now my goals are shifting... I'd like to work with the DD kids, while writing like mad!)
Cynthia--I have to say I'm totally jealous of your time at Gaulledet. I wanted to find a way to go so badly, even if it was only for a semester. Alas, I will add that to things I'd like to do someday.