New adventures of a "now" stay at home mom

I have always had a drive to write. Ever since I was a child I would create stories with salt and pepper shakers, cups, or anything near by. I loved creating worlds which made sense to me. The written word was always something for me and I feel my constant reading helped me as well.

Last year I finally got my chance and received my dream job! I was asked to be a general reporter with the Blackfoot Morning News. This job was so much fun. The editor became a really close friend and the banter between all of us made it one of my favorite jobs.

When the coronavirus hit the area, we lost all of the sales team and one of the amazing friends at the office had to work from home. We did ok for a while. We were doing better than the other insert in town and because of this, the larger company decided to purchase our paper, and get rid of us. It wasn't so much a merger, as it was a hostile takeover. I lost my dream job and I will forever miss it.

A little background about me is I have a Masters in Journalism and have loved every part of it. I have been married for close to eight years and we had a little guy in 2016. I was going to school all through the early years of my little man and have been proud of how far I have come. I am proud my little three year old, and he loves creating his own worlds too! 

Moving through the stages of loss, I am currently at the anger stage. I am sad I am no longer at the job and will miss the customers I got to see every day. I am sad about missing the banter. I am mad because I honestly hate the job hunt. I never liked it after I lost my job as an English teacher. Though through each challenge I am going to rise above and become better than I was before.