How I did it: In doing my practicum for my counselling studies, I began volunteering at a drop-in centre in a hospital. Really, the majority of what I do is provide a warm place in an otherwise cold environment, and offer assistance and a "place to land".

And I listen. What I hear is amazing.

There's so many people living so many lives - and we've each got common threads between us.. and not-so-common threads.

Within the common threads we build rapport and connection and support and belonging.

In the un-common threads we learn and expereince more of the world and it's possibilities.

I love volunteering because of this. And because I think we all deserve to be heard. And need it. And need a place to land.

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I've now finished my required prac hours, but I'm going to continue.

Feb 25, 03:13AM PST | 0 comments | 2 cheers