It’s a more loaded question for me this year than it’s been in the past, and I’m hoping you guys can help me make the right decision given my circumstances.
About a year ago, I was in a pretty tough spot– I was working a job I hated, depressed, and very addicted to marijuana. I amassed an $8000 debt and decided to move home with family to try and beat the addiction, find a career I could care about, and start paying off my debt.
When I moved home, I decided to put my English/Writing degree to use as a tutor, to try on teaching. I’ve spent the past 8 months tutoring high school students in English and English as a Foreign Language (to int’l students studying in the USA). I have a knack for teaching, and I really enjoy my work.
My issues with marijuana flared up a little while I was home, and after putting a lot of thought into it I decided to join Marijuana Anonymous. I’ve also been participating in individual therapy and group therapy.
One month from now, my tutoring business will begin to dry up; two months from now, my students will all be through with summer school.
What should I do?
I love the outdoors, and I love to travel, but I need to make money. Should I try to find work abroad as an au pair? Or in another part of the United States? Should I work at a local camp, perhaps do creative writing and poetry classes as a camp counselor?
I’ve been in M.A. for about a month. I know that so far, a big part of sobriety has been managing vulnerabilities. Routine and the comforts of home can go a long way in assisting that– is leaving home a risky option?
Debt wise, I’m hoping to pay off $1500-2000 over the summer.
