Art as therapy?
Three months.
How a life can change in such a short time.
61 years old, retired from High School teaching after 30 years of service. I loved it, but needed to do something else with my life. ...
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Not an easy thing to do, Liz. It took me 30 years to finally do it and I was 'pushed' into quitting my job by an unsympathetic Boss!
If you wish to change direction I believe that you may need more than short term course Liz. Your Primary School teaching skills will always stand you in good stead. Nobody ever believes or understands all the skills that teachers possess! You may need to invest further in your own education. Perhaps a Psychology course or something of that nature? I do not know much about it, but qualifications are essential. If you can afford to do so, go for it. However it is not easy keeping body and soul together.
I was lucky that I was able to stop work full time and take early retirement at age 55. Mind you my partner grumbled about it.
Finding a passion again is so hard. I am stuck at the moment with no energy to do any art except the odd bit of sewing: making hats to cover the pate!
I know what you mean about others not understanding. They mean well but have little or no concept of what we have endured. Believe in yourself, take your talents and fly. You have nothing to fear after all that you have been through.
Best wishes
Chris x