God Bless you for doing this!!! I have a degree in social work and due to my disability, unfortunately I am currently unable to use it. That is really a hard pill to swallow. That was my dream, to help anyway and anywhere I could. I watched one of your videos about 2 mos ago and I have been hooked ever since. I am so happy to see a light shown on what so many people deal with on a daily basis. These stories are intense, raw, and bring me to tears sometimes. You are unleashing and breaking the crustiest crux of what America has been “hiding” from those blessed enough to not understand what your interviewee’s deal with and suffer in their “normal daily routine.” I am a single mother that made it out alive and I wish I could help people and find a way to make their goals attainable with some of the things I have learned during my life experiences and my training in school. People need people to listen and just be kind and let their client talk. My dream was to do intakes. Organize groups and come up with some topics and group activities…but the system has me trapped. I am so lucky to be where I’m at. My cage is safe. My cage is clean. My cage is warm. I am so lucky the hand of drugs, dysfunction, and abuse I was dealt wasn’t as bad as so many beautiful, smart, and talented souls shown in your videos. It makes my heart break. It makes me feel guilty that I made it out and that I couldn’t help others.

Sarah never give up on your dreams. They may not all be possible due to life. But it does not mean your compassion is not spread to others you interact with. Not everyone needs to be a sociial worker to make a difference. Right now you are taking care of yourself so you are your own social worker. Being kind to others and just giving someone a smile when they are down can change a persons day. It is in your heart to help others and as you help yourself navigate this crazy world your feeling guily when you should feel proud. You are helping society by watching the videos and keeping your cage clean. Someday you may be able to do more but just be proud for what you have overcome and that your cage is safe, clean and warm.