Every Day Counts Like Crazy

      So I work for a "Wilderness Therapy" program.   We provide a structured and safe wilderness backpacking experience for teenagers and young adults to work through whatever issues they might be facing (or not facing).  The "students" are backpacking continuously for 3 months. The "guides" work an 8 day shift.  This is a story that might give you some insight as to what the job is like. P.S.   there is a song at the end. ―――――       After 5 days of being ostracized, made fun of, and systematically rejected by a group of 3 teenage girls that have bonded most over their shared disgust for me, I unexpectedly burst into tears during my TC (Truth Circle) share.   The topic was, "What does the word 'parents' mean to you?" At this time every night, we all sit in a circle around the fire and share from our hearts about the question. Laura (name changed for privacy) was the last person to sit down, and instead of taking the obvious ...