I bumped into one of my old students yesterday, she was always someone I admired amd liked. She worked so hard and was told by someone that she would not achieve her degree. She achieved it and is running a successful young peoples counselling service. How lovely to see her and share in her wonderful success. She said that I helped her so much. I believed she could do it, and I encouraged her thus, and also gave her support and help where she needed it along the way. She is the third old student I have had say that to me, that I helped them so much and if it wasn't for me they may have given up. I have the gift of encouragement, I am so lucky to have it for it brings lovely rewards. I miss working with students, not teaching them, but the support and encouragement side of that role.

Hell on Earth

Do you know how hard it is for me to be? Do you know or can you see see see Sometimes its hard to even breathe each day I'm sticking here but I want to run away The choices I've made havent always been good I always hurt far more than I should I'm sorry for all the hurt I have caused you I really wish there was something I could do Ive aged a lot since they took you away Every time youre here I just want you to stay Life is hard and life can be crap All i can think of is i want you back I wish you knew how hard it is for me just to be I wonder if you know or if you can see I dream that is is different and you are here I wish it hadnt happened I hate this time of year My life hasnt turned out like my plan But this is me and its how I am I would do anything to turn back time So that you would always be mine Ive learned to live with the tradegy The stupid mistakes that keep a hold on me I wish that i could forgive myself But its my fault i can blame no one else Do you know how hard it is for me to be Do you know or can you see see see Sometimes its hard to even breathe each day I'm sticking here but I want to run away