inquisitorbronte

Count me in!

I know you mentioned in another comment that you only have your learner’s permit at the moment, but once you get your full license, working for services like Doordash and Instacart are a great way to make some money in the meantime with minimal social interaction.

And please don’t beat yourself up about not having had a job yet; those who would look down on you for it are only trying to lift themselves up. This job market is very difficult for anyone, and even more so for those who struggle with SA. I only had my first job when I was 19, working as a tutor in my college’s writing center. It was quite anxiety inducing in the beginning, but it ended up being great exposure therapy. I’m 25 now, and after getting myself through a handful of part-time gigs during grad school, I’ve finally accepted a full time role.

All of this is to say: I know from experience that the prospect of a job can feel impossible and endlessly scary, but the more chances you take, and the more you push yourself bit by bit, the less monumental it will seem over time. I promise. In the meantime, please take care, be kind to yourself, and always celebrate the little victories.

Was just thinking today that it may be one of my favorite songs of theirs ever, absolutely beautiful

This line has always reminded me of the final monologue in Charlie Kaufman's 2008 film Synecdoche, New York: "This is everyone's experience. Every single one. The specifics hardly matter. Everyone is everyone." It suggests the uniformity of human experience, even while the details may vary. Within the context of Conversation 16, this sort of sentiment appears as a comfort.