The position is with an advocacy group and their latest achievement was implementing therapy dogs in a few clinics. My therapist is on the committee and she told me she'll give me the application when the opening is available in a couple weeks. The job is super casual, 2 meetings a month, 2 hours each, $30 an hour and the position lasts for 3 years. I actually haven't been able to secure a job in 6-7 years so this would be great help for me.

Then she said she'll ask around to see if I qualify for their volunteer mentoring programme and that I'd be great for the 16-25's group! I only have 3 months left of DBT and it isn't the first time she's mentioned me doing the mentoring role. She really believes in me and I think I have a good shot at getting the paid position and I'd love to help mentor.

I went home and told my boyfriend about it and he's so happy and proud. He even convinced me to look at some basic counselling or support courses. I then told my mum and she thinks it's great and it'll keep me busy and hopefully lead to a career path.