Epilepsy Foundation New England Community Health Worker: Have I found my calling?

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By calling I am referring to an individual's naturally embedded journey; others may call destiny or fate. I am overflowing with the determination to be self sufficient and not let epilepsy get the better of me. Rather than exhaust myself on life's revolving door any longer I reflected on what I have to give. A helping hand and willingness to share my experiences with others in hopes to answer any epilepsy related questions whether asked or unasked. Awareness is more than needed. I have tried many avenues to find the self-satisfaction that I, and many other warriors, don't always feel. Every time I decided to give something a shot, my condition had to make its presence known, and I then had to move on because that apparently meant that was not my role. It was a sign that for a task to work out in my best interest, I have to be familiar with the topic on the table.

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What I concluded, was my epilepsy has surely put me through the hardships and challenges, as a result I have learned plenty over the years. One main lesson that stuck with me is that you will go nowhere in life feeling ashamed of the epilepsy. It took time, but I wear my armor proudly, it's just part of Sarina. So maybe, just maybe, I can make something positive with it. With the help of the Epilepsy Foundation New England (EFNE) adding me to the team as a Community Health Worker (CHW) I can now combine that accumulated knowledge and training to help a client, fellow warrior, in need. A calling, that is more than self-satisfactory.