You'll Need a Social Worker
You'll Need a Social Worker. . . .
when you come into the world too soon. . . .when you
can't find anyone to play with. . . . when you are left
home alone. . . .when you hate the new baby. . . .
when you don't think your teacher likes you. . . .when
you are bullied. . . . when you don't want mommy and daddy to divorce. . .when you miss your
big brother. . . .when you don't like how the neighbor touches you. . . .when you get into fights
at school. . . .when you don't make the team. . . .when your best friend moves away. . . .when
you get poor grades. . . .when you always fight with your siblings. . . .when your friends
pressure you to get high. . . .when you can't adjust to the move. . . .when you can't talk to your
parents. . . .when you want to quit school. . . .when your friends don't like you anymore. . . .
when you didn't want this baby. . . .when you feel like running away. . . .when your friend
swallows an overdose. . . .when you are the only one that thinks you're fat. . . .when you can't
find someone who speaks your language. . . .when you can't forget the assault. . . .when you
can't decide on a career. . . .when your family pressures you to marry. . . .when your boss is
hitting on you. . .when you can't stick to a budget . . .when you want to adopt. . .when you
wonder if you are drinking too much. . . .when you can't find good day care. . . .when you think
you are neglecting your kids. . . .when you are hated because of who you are. . .when you
lose your baby. . . .when your community has gang problems. . . .when your kids want to live
with your ex. . . .when your partner is unfaithful. . . .when you want to meet your birthparent. .
when your disabled child needs friends. . . .when your step-kids hate you. . . .when your
mother won't speak to you. . . .when you just can't face moving again. . . .when your spouse
wants a divorce. . . .when you want to be a foster parent. . . .when your city officials don't
respond. . . .when your best friend has panic attacks. . . .when you find drugs in your son's
room. . . .when your job is eliminated. . . .when your mother-in-law wants to move in. . . .
when your neighborhood needs a community center. . .when you find there is no joy
in your life. . . .when your car accident destroys your career. . . .when you sponsor a refugee
family. . .when your legislature passes a bad law. . . .when your brother won't help care for dad. . .
when your partner has a mid life crisis. . . .when you are stressed by menopause. . . .when your
mom gets Alzheimer's. . . .when you are caring for parents and children. . . .when you want to
change careers. . . .when you lose your home in a fire. . . .when you are angry all the time. . . .
when your nest really empties. . . .when your partner insists you retire. . . .when you can't afford
respite care. . . .when you can't find a job and you're sixty. . . .when your kids demand you move
in with them. . .when your daughter suddenly dies. . . .when you are scared about living alone. . . .
when you can't drive any more. . . .when your children ignore your medical decisions. . . .when
your retirement check won't pay the bills. . . .when you learn you have a terminal illness. . . .
when you need a nursing home. . . .
Life's Challenges - Social Workers Are There For You!
Copyright by Darlene Lynch and Robert Vernon
Used with permission