Throughout my PA education, I always knew I wanted to work in addiction medicine which was rooted in personal connections to those who battled with addiction.
After graduating, I struggled to find a position in addiction medicine that was open to new grads. I eventually accepted a job in a different specialty, and although I enjoyed the specialty, I felt in my spirit “This is not it.”
I wasn’t passionate and I didn’t feel a sense of fulfillment. I was just going through the motions. Thankfully, a year and a half later, two relocations, and countless moments of uncertainty, I finally found myself back in the work that feeds my spirit.
Recently, I attended a conference that reminded me why I chose this path. I listened to Dr. Stephen Loyd, the addiction medicine king of Tennessee, speak with such raw passion about his journey and the work he does. I left the conference feeling inspired. Inspired to be a better provider, to be a better person. I felt grateful to have found one of my purposes in life —to help marginalized communities and those who often are forgotten by society.
Continue reading “Finding Purpose in Life”That experience got me thinking…how does one truly find their purpose in life?
