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I am sitting here finally getting a chance to be on the computer after putting my son to bed. I didn't eat dinner until 8 pm because I have been working all day on writing papers for graduate school. It's funny because my experience with graduate school is what started this whole journey for me. I started writing papers multiple times a week and realized...wow, I actually enjoy writing. So after many searches I stumbled upon WA and like what I saw. I joined the same day.

My goal with WA is to generate enough income to replace what I am making as an RN working in a cardiac ICU. Lately my work has been terrible. Patients are ungrateful, families have been verbally abusive, and my faith in people is waining. I am continuing my education to become a nurse practitioner with the goal of reaching people before their lives are destroyed by chronic disease. But I have gone to work and threatened to be sued, verbally abused, and not respected for the hard work I do for 13 hours straight most day. Most days I don't take a lunch. Most days I feel like I have been hit by a train by the time my shift is over.

I am not writing this post for sympathy, in fact I'm not really sure why I am writing this. The thought of a career in writing excites me, although I find myself questioning my abilities. I guess between work, school, being a mom to a young child, and now this new experience at WA, my plate is full. I want to succeed in WA and writing in general. I feel like this could be my big break to live the life I am meant to live. One that doesn't tie me down to a specific place at a specific time.

So I know that I can't keep all of this up and give each thing my best. I don't know what to choose. So these are just my thoughts and I hope they aren't too much for people.

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I have faced ups downs in life but let me tell you I refused to succumb so I continued with my struggle in life. and I see it as a joy ride, you fall down, refuse to remain down so jump up and continue the joy ride. I have in WA for a month and I love it. Wish you the best.

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Just writing to let you know I joined for the same reason. I'm a RN in a busy ER and am sick of getting treated like crap. Not only by the patients but the organization itself. I love nursing but I don't want to do it forever (and can't!) I've been super distracted and put WA on the back burner but out of all the posts , yours is the first one I clicked on tonight while scrolling through. Fate? We can do this!!

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Wow that’s exactly how I feel. I am actually enrolled in a graduate nurse practitioner program which was my original path to get out of being treated so poorly. I find myself questioning it because just trying to keep up with everything is really hard. I work from 7am to midnight on the days I’m not at work between my website, social media networking, and school! I know it’s going to all come full circle one day. I think my first dollar earned through this platform will be enlightening!

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I was told once you have to look down once in a while. (to see what people have below you) A RN nurse I ICU that is quite an accomplishment that you should be proud of. I been there a couple of times.But people don't talk about the down side I know because I have seen it. What are your husband thoughts, does he go with what ever you decide? Now it comes to you ! First are you happy and enjoy work? If not you got to go with you heart or gut feeling.Or shouda, coulda, would and be miserable

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Thank you for your kind response. I think I get caught up in what others want me to do a lot. I need to follow my heart. I think I am finding it here in expression.

It sounds like you have a lot on your plate. I fully understand your desire and need for a different and more peaceful life. I am new to WA as well, with similar goals, and I am hopeful, that by constantly making steps in the right direction, we will eventually get to where we want to be.
Wishing you lots of success!

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