I embark upon a new journey

My last day at Legal Action of Wisconsin was June 30, 2011 and it was a bitter sweet day. I will miss my colleagues greatly. The attorneys and paralegals that I worked with there showed a true dedication to their clients, something I greatly admire in each of them.

On that day as one door closed another opened which will lead me on a new adventure. Soon I will be the legal advocate at Friends of Abused Families in West Bend and the advocates and staff at Friends seem to have an equal dedication to their clients.

With every job change comes new challenges, new experiences, new colleagues, and a new chance to step out of one's comfort zone. I will no longer be the support behind the scenes as I was at Legal Action. I will now be one of the "faces of Friends" interacting with the community, supporting clients as they navigate the challenging legal system, and advocating for victims' needs and rights.

So as I enjoy this month off between jobs, I spend much time pondering where I have been and where I am going. And I anticipate many more sleepless nights as these thoughts occupy my brain.