CET is my reason for hope. I first heard about CET through my case manager two years ago. She told me that it could help me with my concentration and memory. It interested me because I wanted to work towards bettering myself as an individual, and I felt that the knowledge I would gain in CET would help me do just that.
My time CET was unfortunately cut short the first time I entered this program, and I needed to take time to focus on some other aspects of my health. However, I was greatly encouraged by the opportunity to sign up again the following year, and to continue the journey I had started.
CET brought me from the past to the present and has given me a future. Before CET, I was strictly to myself. I was a loner. I felt like I wasn’t understood, and had difficulty explaining myself including my thoughts and emotions. Participating in CET has helped me to interact with others and feel more outgoing in my interactions. I have learned to accept myself for who I am, and what it is to give a motivational account, which has helped others to understand and accept me too because I am more open with what I am feeling and thinking.
Through CET, I was able to recognize areas that I needed to grow in and turn those weaknesses into strengths. For example, I now often think about the perspectives of others rather that jumping to conclusions or thinking about my position only. This has helped me to strengthen my relationships with others.
My future plans after CET includes living my life with my family and continue to expand my knowledge through participating in a computer class. I have learned that I can continue to grow and I look forward to continuing my quest for a better me with the knowledge and education I gained through CET.
