Change is not Linear
When I graduated with a Forensic Psychology degree, I imagined helping people would mostly involve providing answers. Working in a Crisis Recovery House has taught me something very different.
I’ve learned that people rarely need someone with all the answers. They mostly need someone willing to sit alongside uncertainty without judgement.
Every day I meet people whose lives have been disrupted by loss, trauma, mental illness, loneliness or circumstances beyond their control. Watching people take small steps towards recovery has changed my understanding of what progress really looks like.
This role has also challenged me personally. It has required me to develop resilience, manage my own emotions and recognise the importance of reflection and self-care. I still don’t have all the answers, but I’ve become comfortable with asking better questions and trusting that change happens in its own time.
Everyone has experienced some meaningful change in their personal life, work or community.