My Support
It's funny how small but big my support system is. I have the support of my family, friend and co-workers as I tread through my path in which I am destined to do.
Let's start with my workplace
As you know I work for New York City Children's Services. I work as a child protective specialists where I deal with the daily abuse of maltreatment of children. At times I think to myself how I have made it 4 1/2 years at this job. We deal with a very difficult middle-class to poor underprivileged environment. There are times where we are disgusted, upset and frustrated but with the support of my co-workers we are able to let out that frustrations of dealing with a difficult family. We talk about our cases and is able to relieve some of that stress. Imagine dealing with sexual abuse, physical abuse, educational neglect etc.. Without having the support of managers and supervisiors who sits down with you to come up on a plan.
Friends
There aren't many friends you can count on and support you in time of need. Your friends are supposed to be an extension of your family. You're friends know things about yourself that your family may not know. They know your secrets at times because your friends are supposed to be non-judgemental as your family maybe especially if you are brought up a certain way. My best friend is the epitome of a best friend, she knows about myself when I have an argument with a family I can call her and not be judge. She listens to me and I wouldn't know what to without her.
Family
My family has supported through thick and thin. I have my sister who has supported me though thick and thin. We have grown in an environment of a two family house and we we able to have the support of the mother and father who stressed the importance of an education
