Any one wiling to listen

[Roukaya]

I am 53 after gaining personal experience, my aim was to become a Licensed Probate Practitioner and Licensed Conveyancer.However, I had studied law back in 2000 but was never given the opportunity practice so I decided to restart and restudy and after many struggles, I obtained the Diploma in Probate Law and Practice.

But I have all my teeth extracted last year and did a resit in Probate Accounts and passed in September last year.

I had to undergo dental implants in Jan this year and my Mother is very disappointed that I have not made any progress.

I am going to join my Mother overseas for Ramadhan and restart the job application process.

My age and lack of experience is against me so I decided to recover from the Dental Treatment and restart the job application process as from May 2023.

When I look back, I am saddened that at I try but due to an abundance of Law graduates younger than me , I have decided to restart in May once I have observed Ramadan in the country of my Mother

[Hb2003]

i am so sorry this happened to you 😕

[Duke1830]

Very sad to hear my friend, I hope you can figure something out to benefit you. You sound like you are a very determined person and I believe you will figure this out. Thoughts and prayers are with you and hoping for the absolute best. And remember there is always someone willing to listen.

[Roukaya in reply to Duke1830]

Thanks for your kind regards How are you

[Duke1830]

I’m good, working on cognitive behavioural therapy. I’m just glad I reached out for help because things were definitely not getting better on their own.

[catsrock]

That sounds really hard. Good for you for resetting your goals. It's important to take care of you and you've been through a lot. Sending lots of hugs.

[Hidden]

Applying for a job is always a stressful situation so I hope that works out for you.How did the dental implants work out since I have heard the implants can be uncomfortable when first implanted?

[Roukaya in reply to Hidden]

I hope you are well.

I had two upper implants inserted and two lower implants inserted.

I was ok with the two lower implants as I was on pain killers for several days after the first surgery.

But the second implant surgery far more complex and I am on pain killers and becomes increasingly sore and painful once I have eaten soft foods.

it is a process as I have to wait three months until the implants are integrated in the jaw bone before I can have a new set of teeth.

Thank you for asking

How are you

[Hidden in reply to Roukaya]

Hi I am well with a mild winter since I do not care for the snow or cold.When still working a coworker had one tooth replaced and did say it was painful and she needed to wait for the implant to heal before a tooth could be added.With 4 implants it must be tough eating so I bet you are looking forward to a full meal in a few months.Are you excited to visit your parents home for the holidays.My daughter is going to visit Miami this Thursday.She enjoys travel where I am a homebody.Are you a traveler?

[FifLove]

Roukaya, I wish you all the best. I have read some of your posts in the past and know that you are very determined. Sounds like you often feel slowed down by life and physical ailments, and cultural/parental expectations weigh heavy on you. You are making these decisions in a well thought out manner though, and I hope you can be patient with yourself. Dental implants are not easy and take time. Dealing with family sometimes, especially during Ramadan can be difficult as well.

I am 51 and returned to school to study psychology in my 40’s. I was very close to my degree when the pandemic shut everything down. Since then I have been home, suddenly struggling with one physical ailment after another. I am trying to get my health back on track and hopefully return to school in the fall.

[Darkhouse]

I admire your courage to keep pushing forward. That's life, we just gotta keep moving forward. Getting your teeth done is huge, what an accomplishment! That will be a big game-changer, although I'm sorry that you're hurting so much now. You sound very intelligent and determined, things to be very proud of. Even w pressures from family, which I know can be crushing, we owe it to ourselves to live our own lives, what makes US happy. Hopefully, that is what your family truly wants for you, to be really happy... I really do think you rock for continuing to push forward. You never know, your age may be a benefit that you don't yet see. Life is weird, to say the least. Keep moving forward!!!

[misslillie]

John Lennon said "Life is what happens when we're busy making other plans". You make doing the best you can with the resources available to you at the current time. I am waiting on dental surgery a month from now. The infection is debilitating until the problem is solved