Spedteacher

[HouseofWool]

Welcome SpedTeacher - you will find that all of us have been through some version of what you are describing. Tell us a bit more about yourself.

[ladymoreta]

Welcome! I'm so glad you set up an account, although I'm sorry it is because of the frustration you're feeling. (Although that's the very thing that brings the majority of us to this site initially.) I know I say this a lot, but one of the most irritating things to hear is the "it'll be worth it when you're rich" line. That's just stupid - no amount of money that we may or may not have years down the road can make up for the times I miss my husband. I love him much more than material things!

I hope you stick around and post often. Looking forward to getting to know you!

[medpedspouse]

one of the most irritating things to hear is the "it'll be worth it when you're rich" line.

Soooo true!!! Especially when the "rich" does not happen at the end of training

Thanks for the warm welcome. I am completely new to this thing, but it will be nice to communicate with others who have been there since lately I feel like no one really understands my feelings right now. My husband and I starting dating while he applied to medical school. He didnt get accepted the first year but did the 2nd time around, so we relocated from MA to CT so he could start school in NY. We married after year 1, and have been living with my family ever since. When he applied to residency programs this past winter, we narrowed the search down to 2 programs (one local so I could keep my job and for financial reasons and another in RI which was a better career move.) We talked A LOT about each and together we decided RI was the better choice. However, now that he matched there, reality set in and there are so many unknowns. Part of me would have really like staying local but could never have lived with the guilt of choosing me over his career. So now here we are, getting ready for for another relocation--and me job searching and house hunting and figuring it all out again. I am currently a special ed. preschool teacher full time, and a part time behavioral therapist working with students with autism. I just finished my MS and got certfied in CT and now moving to another state means reapplying for certification again and possibly taking more tests..ugh. Don't get me wrong, I love my husband and he would do anything to make me happy, and he knows about how I feel, I just am kind of stuck in a rut right now.

Thanks for making me feel normal!

[houseelf]

Welcome. We speak your language here! I think you're going to like what you see.

Kelly

[scrub-jay]

Welcome! You will find a very supportive group here. Post frequently!

[MarissaNicole]

and nice to meet you! Don't beat yourself up for your feelings, they are totally normal!

[L.Jane]

Welcome to the club! I moved to be J after finishing my Masters in Texas. I too had to re-certify due to moving. We are now half way across the country from family and friends. Many of us here at IMSN have had to go through what you are going through and are here to listen.

Ok so I'm looking for some feedback/advice on something but I am not sure where to post the question, being that this is the only place I've written so far. Thoughts? Thanks!

[bokelley]

Welcome!! Glad to have you.

[houseelf]

As you will come to learn, their are tiers of access according to post numbers to protect the privacy of the members and guarantee the authenticity of members. If your question is urgent, you are welcome to private message members or post in the open access forums. Otherwise, your best bet is to try to make casual conversation until the 100 post mark where you will be afforded more privacy. We here at iMSN aren't 'easy' with the intimacy on first dates.

Ha ha ha, I'm killing myself here.
No seriously, welcome aboard. We're a fun group.

[fluffhead]

Welcome aboard. I'm in CT too - sorry you're leaving town.

[SoonerTexan]

Welcome!

Thanks Kelly for the info.

"We at iMSN aren't 'easy' with the intimacy on first dates"--good to know I need to earn your trust!

[ladymoreta]

We're a fun group, though, so enjoy the public forums, and feel free to start a thread or two. Or do some searches and "revive" some old discussions if you have something to add. We really do like getting to know new people!