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  1. Coffee.
    February 21st 2012 05:13 AM - permalink
    Coffee.
    I just wanted to say how great of a staff member you are. Your advice is like, 10 paragraphs of solid advice gold, not my two paragraphs of rambling. I've just never spoken to you, so hello, you are awesome.
  2. lauri
    February 21st 2012 04:39 AM - permalink
    lauri
    I never said I met you in person. We still can be friends on teenhelp. I see what I did Im going to pm you if you dont mind.
  3. lauri
    February 21st 2012 04:16 AM - permalink
    lauri
    Im crying }: because IM about to tell you the honest truth that is a fact and im cryign because its the truth and I dotn want it to be but it is.That IM never going to be a therapist cryign harder its the truth and by saying this Im no longer lieing to myself and keeping in the crying letting it out. IM not rude IM really not something you dont know about me Im a huge animal lover I have a gift people say with animals my pets are my kids or my sister when they die I grieve very heavily even though no one understands pet loss.I hope you have a good life I really do and I hope your bf does not leave you or hurt you i really mean that. Good luck with your first patient tomorrow Im kinda worried but I jsut have to give that worry to god because its your life and I told you what patients really need . They need hugs, let them email you, let them have your phone number too. Truley care please gosh I feel like Im writting a good bye suicide letter.
  4. esfdhtfy
    February 21st 2012 04:10 AM - permalink
    esfdhtfy
    Thanks! Haha, yeah, I know people going all over the world - Singapore, France, New Zealand, Australia, Sweden, and Germany. I don't think I would do very well in a country where the native language is not English, haha. So, for that, I am fortunate. The England exchanges at my university were extremely competitive this year - 300 applicants, and only 1.3% were selected.

    Congrats to you as well. It seems like you're doing quite well for yourself. I'm sure that every newbie in a professional field initially feels unprepared. I have a feeling that will go away with time, though. You're likely a lot more prepared than you think so, at this point, the key thing to do is have confidence in yourself and the rest will follow. Even if you feel like you're unqualified/don't have enough experience, do the best you can. I have an interview in a law firm on Thursday, actually. Typically, law firms only hire students in law school already. Given that I'm only in my second year of undergrad, I'm not holding my breath. At the end of the day, though, I'm going to be confident and give it my best shot.

    Wow, that sounds great. It seems like you had a great week - and have a fantastic guy on your hands. Don't let him get away My boyfriend picked me up from class on Tuesday with flowers, chocolate, and a super nice card. He took me to the fanciest restaurant in the city, which was really nice. We spent the rest of the night watching hockey - also, nice (but our team lost so, boo). Valentine's Day doesn't have to only be one day, though, and that's what's so special about it
  5. lauri
    February 21st 2012 04:00 AM - permalink
    lauri
    You just think you have the pefect life dont you soobbbbbbbbb not fair I FEEL SO ALONEEEEEE. YOU HAVE A BF and had to spend all week with him valentimes WHAT DID YOU GET A LOT OF LOVEEE . so not fairr }: IM SO SCARED OF HAVEING A BF BECAUSE IM SCARED OF THE BREAK UP AND HURTS. I DONT KNOW WHY BUT I FEEL VERY SAD AND ANGRY AND WHEN PROBABLY CRY MY SELF TO SLEEP TONIGHT I FEEL LONELY }: ALSO WHAT REALLY HURTS ROBIN AND YOU dont seem to care it hurts me is you will be other people on teen help friends but not me why not me not fair thats hurt fulll }: Why cant you tell em what you do too or how you are }: Why cant you ask how I am. I KNOW ITS BECAUSE IM WORTHLESSSSSS.
  6. esfdhtfy
    February 21st 2012 03:49 AM - permalink
    esfdhtfy
    Haha, why did Valentine's Day last a week for you? I'm glad to hear that things are going well with your boyfriend. What's new with your school stuff? What exactly are you doing now?

    Things have been well with me. Like you, though, I've been busy. I'm on Reading Week (Spring Break) right now until the 27th, but I have three exams during the week I return to school - ugh. My boyfriend and I have been doing really well; he's great. Oh, I've been accepted to go on an exchange to England for the 2012-2013 academic year. Ahh, I'm excited/scared/everything.
  7. esfdhtfy
    February 21st 2012 03:42 AM - permalink
    esfdhtfy
    How have you been?
  8. lauri
    February 21st 2012 03:37 AM - permalink
    lauri
    }: cut??????
  9. Spirit.
    February 19th 2012 03:20 PM - permalink
    Spirit.
    Yay! No worries, I figured you're probably busy! (: That's good to hear! That's sounds interesting! What internship is it? First hand experience! Best of luck, although I'm pretty sure you don't really need luck to make it work!!
  10. Chris
    February 14th 2012 08:32 PM - permalink
    Chris

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    (Last Updated: November 14, 2019)

    Hi there! I'm Robin, one of TeenHelp's Project Coordinators. You'll almost certainly see me around, whether it's on the front end (Forums, Chat Room, etc.) or back end (Staff areas).

    Being a Staff member is pretty cool, so if you're interested to learn more, send me a message!

    Here are ten fun facts so you can get to know me better.

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    1. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California.

    ***PLEASE NOTE, I cannot assess, diagnose, or treat you via TeenHelp.*** When I'm here, I'm serving as a peer mentor (who happens to have a whole lot of education and experience to back up their statements). With that being said, I'm happy to help you find a mental health professional, should TeenHelp be inadequate for meeting your needs!

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    2. I joined TeenHelp in June 2009 (over a decade ago!).

    I used to be an administrator for another website and was looking for mental health resources to share with our members. I happened to come across TeenHelp, and it was love at first sight. I settled into the "Relationships and Dating" forum and decided to apply for Staff as soon as I could!

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    3. I've been a Staff member since July 2009 (again, over a decade ago!).

    When I think back on how many different roles I've held over the years, it's truly mind-boggling! Here's a timeline for those who are interested:

    HelpLINK Mentor - July 2009
    Forum Moderator - December 2009
    Article Editor (now known as Publications Editor) - June 2010
    Social Networking Officer - May 2011
    Volunteering Officer - October 2012
    Project Advisor (now known as Lead Moderator) - April 2014
    Operations Team Leader - March 2015
    Project Coordinator - November 2019

    I've also served on various committees and teams, some of which have been discontinued or integrated into Staff roles over the years:

    Social Networking Team - May 2010
    Operations and Procedures Committee - August 2010
    Disputes Committee - December 2011
    Performance/Volunteering Committee - March 2012
    Videos Team - January 2014

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    4. Hugh Jackman is my celebrity crush. ♥

    Every time I change Staff roles, I change my Hugh Jackman avatar (so no, that is not a picture of me, LOL).

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    5. I'm old (*GASP!*).

    Okay, 30 doesn't really feel old to me, but I realize it's old compared to the majority of TeenHelp members. The truth is that I found TeenHelp when I was 20 years old (just barely out of my teens), so I've always been on the older end of the membership spectrum. I'd like to think that I can use my life experiences to connect in meaningful ways, vs. being another stuffy adult who acts like they know it all (because I definitely don't!).

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    6. I've been married for over five years.

    My husband is the love of my life - and believe me, it was a journey to find him! One of the reasons why I connected with the "Relationships and Dating" forum is because I've had my fair share of difficult relationships. Some were abusive (in more ways than one). Others were just downright challenging due to the long-distance aspect or religious/philosophical differences.

    Being a mental health professional doesn't make our relationship immune to miscommunications or arguments. I'm not perfect, and neither is my husband. At the end of the day, we make the conscious choice to love each other in big and small ways. We accept that we're flawed human beings, and we try to learn from our mistakes!

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    7. I've been diagnosed with a mental health disorder.

    This is something I rarely talk about publicly, but I'm open to sharing details privately. You probably wouldn't know I have a mental health diagnosis if you met me face-to-face, but a person can be highly functional and still struggle on a daily basis. I go through phases where I become emotionally and physically drained, and that's incredibly frustrating. However, I don't give up on myself. I go to therapy nearly every week to address my triggers and unhelpful ways of thinking about myself, others, and the world as a whole. I'm a huge fan of self-awareness, self-care, and self-compassion.

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    8. I'm white and nerdy (anyone get the reference?).

    Bookworm, Browncoat, Gamer, Otaku, Potterhead, Tolkienite, Trekkie... just to name a few. For me, it's never a competition to see who's the "nerdiest" - it's just about connecting with people who are excited about the same or similar things. So hit me up if you want to nerd out over something!

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    9. I love to travel.

    I haven't always been able to travel (it's hard to find the time or money when you're in graduate school or working as an unpaid intern), but now that I'm in a different phase with my life and career, my husband and I try to plan a few trips each year. Some of my favorite destinations have been NYC, Chicago, Kauai, St. Croix, and Thailand!

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    10. I'm obnoxiously optimistic and solution-focused.

    We may be hardwired for negativity, but that doesn't mean dwelling on problems helps us in the long run. So while I may acknowledge the issues that brought you to TeenHelp, I'm determined to focus on what we can improve upon. Change is possible. You may not be able to change your environment right away, but you can start to change your mindset right now (and now... and now!). It may take a great deal of effort (after all, you're learning new habits!), but my experience has been that the hard work is worth it.

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    That's it for now! If you'd like to reach out for any reason, please don't hesitate to send me a message. =)
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    Reading, traveling, and gaming.
    Music
    Instrumental and techno.
    Movies
    There are too many to name!
    Television
    Again, there are too many to name!
    Games
    When I have time, I play Heroes of the Storm and Destiny 2.
    Books
    Too. Many. To. Name!
    Sports
    It's not really a sport, but I like scuba diving!
    Heroes
    I believe in the "everyday" hero.
    Favorite quotes
    “In my early professional years I was asking the question: How can I treat, or cure, or change this person? Now I would phrase the question in this way: How can I provide a relationship which this person may use for [their] own personal growth?”
    ― Carl Rogers (American psychologist)
    Other interests
    I think it's safe to say that I enjoy my staff duties on TeenHelp. =D
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