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Post by doris on Apr 6, 2011 19:31:09 GMT 10
Hi all
This might seem a like nothing but I am feeling a deflated today. I received and email from our SW saying that she is leaving our agency. She was our third SW and the best she totally understood us. We clicked the moment we met. I just want to say it is going to be alot harder now that we are back in the pool.
Thats all i just had to get that off my chest.
Thanks
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Post by goggly on Apr 6, 2011 20:22:49 GMT 10
Oh Doris, poor you. It is so intrusive at the best of times, but to have to start with someone new would be a bit of a nightmare.
Good news that you are back in the pool. Was that really quick or am I missing a whole chunk o time?
You never know, your next SW might be even better than the last!
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Post by waiting on Apr 7, 2011 7:04:49 GMT 10
It is hard, I know, just when you feel that you have a good rapport. Just have to cross your fingers the next one will be good too. Cheer up, all is not lost....
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Post by lilchookie on Apr 7, 2011 10:13:32 GMT 10
I can understand you feeling the way you do and I am sorry you have lost your trusted SW. But maybe the next one will be even better for you? That is what happened with us. Our SW left the department about 2 months before our placement (we really liked her) and we adore our new SW now, she is fantastic for us. While I was unsure at first, I am now really happy our file went to her.
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Post by doris on Apr 7, 2011 21:07:58 GMT 10
Googly
Yes back in, which we are excited about. I didn't say anything in here because i didn't want to jinx anything, but like you they told us it will be a while. But we a re cool with that, our little one is only 3 so he will have to get used to having another in the house so we are going through that with him at the moment. But we were very close with our SW and she was the best. I am hoping our next one will as good, we can only wait and see.
Doris
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Post by shudie on Apr 16, 2011 17:22:19 GMT 10
Sorry to hear that Doris - it is so frustrating. We lost 2 along along the way...
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Post by socialworker on Apr 22, 2011 12:29:36 GMT 10
We do all try to do a good job!!!
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Post by lilchookie on Apr 22, 2011 12:42:40 GMT 10
socialwoker - try not to take comments on here personally. This is a place for people going through the adoption process to come and discuss their feelings, frustrations and experiences. Adoption applicants are at the mercy of Socialworkers and we do/have spend alot of time (days, months, years) waiting for things to happen or to just hear from Socialworkers.
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Post by socialworker on Apr 22, 2011 15:18:02 GMT 10
I wasn't taking it personally - and was trying to be lighthearted. I can assure you that we are very aware of the emotions that people experience when coming to A and PC, when they go through the assessment, and again when they are waiting after approval. We don't make any decision or assessment lightly and I know that I do try to treat everyone with respect and open practice. It can be difficult as sometimes when people can't see past their emotions, but we do understand that as well - it's a difficult process for everyone!
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Post by lilchookie on Apr 22, 2011 20:01:13 GMT 10
Oh good, glad you were being lighthearted! It can be hard on a forum sometimes to see the real intention of what is written.
I personally have had a really great expereince with my Social Workers. I have only delt with people who I felt undertood me and have supported my needs (& my partners) 100% through the process. Unfortunately not everyone on this forum has been as fortunate as me.
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