Pity Party For 1 Please

Sometimes we just need someone to listen. It is not necessary for them to analyze the problem or even offer solutions, but rather to nod their head and pat our hand and perhaps say,"I understand." or "There, there."
That is how I am feeling. Frustrated at work with the feeling of being underappreciated and misunderstood and I just need someone to listen. What I especially don't need is someone to tell me it is not about me or I am overreacting. That is something that I will figure out on my own in my own time.

Friends, spouses, and family members are the ones we feel safe venting to about the aches and pains in life.  I am feeling frustrated about my work situation and equally frustrated by those I usually turn to not understanding my need. Chances are next time I will just suffer in silence or scream into my pillow rather than trying to share my frustrations. Ugh!

I am sure that others are frustrated with me as I give too much advice and analyze their circumstances too closely. So I will try to view this as an exercise in how I can more effectively be there for others in the future.

Of course, this work related anxiety will pass. I will enjoy the 1st graders I will be blessed to teach and I know that I can look to my past evaluations to clearly see my worth in my principals eyes. But today, this day, I am angry and pissy and would like a hug rather than a lecture that it is not all about me.

In Him,
Joyfully frustrated with life!
8-15-2010