Burnt Out but Still Showing Up

Dancing Through Purgatory - a painting I made in 2019

Five weeks. That's how long I have to wait until I start my new job, and right now, it feels like an eternity. One could call this a kind of purgatory. It’s such a weird space to be in—knowing that change is coming but not being able to fully step into it yet. It feels like standing on the edge of a diving board, toes curled over the edge, knowing the leap is coming but stuck in that drawn-out anticipation.

But here’s the thing: I got the job! It’s a newly created Training Specialist position, and I couldn’t be more excited about what this means. I’ll be in charge of training new hires, and this role has the potential for so much bigger impact in the field of working with adults with developmental disabilities. These individuals deserve so much more than being stuck in the same routines every single day—they deserve autonomy, the ability to learn new skills, and the chance to grow. They are my why for stepping into this role. Knowin…