Those Who Can't Do, Teach.

As a therapist, I spend most of my job helping people get unstuck from negative thinking patterns, learning to change their negative, self-defeating thoughts, and identifying and eliminating negativity from their values, actions and relationships.  I think it's a common myth (at least among those who haven't actually known a therapist or someone who works in mental health) that we must be sane, normal and have it all together, as well as have completely awesome and authentic relationships, be able to deal with changes, and have a fulfilling personal life.  Well, wrong.  Like the saying goes, those who can't do, teach. Or at least, that's how it feels, especially after a break up.  I guess only time will tell if that is the truth...