#Paralegals

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I wish I knew how to get past self conflicting thoughts.

I think my work colleagues are discriminating against me at work, but they have no idea they're doing it.

This is going to be a long story.. I tend to ramble.. so please don't read on unless you don't mind babbling.

Long story short, if you don't want to read on. I should be enough. I shouldn't have to change myself for others to see me.

I used to think that work was everything. I thought of my work as my family. I never fit in anywhere. I've never had that school friendship group or even friends growing up. I taught dance. Every night after school. When I wasn't teaching, I was doing school work or dance competitions. I had strict bedtimes. If I overslept, I wasn't allowed wash. Growing up was rough. Life is still rough at times. I've never really processed the trauma, but that's not the point of this post. Sorry, I told you I ramble! Not a lot of help for us adults with mental health problems unless you act on those thoughts anyway, but if i did, it would be too late for help then. Oops, I should have put a trigger warning there, but why, it is the truth for most of us?

Anyway, right work, family blah blah. I never fit into work groups. I usually take lunch on my own, sit in the corner keep myself to myself. Noone at work tends to know me. Then I got into corporate law. Now they're drinkers, lunch times at the pub are a big thing.

One day, I got invited.. to the pub! Me? The person who's usually forgotten got an invite? Being the awkward person I am, obviously said yes, then yes, every time since. Because they invited me? I'm being included. This is new. I may sit there struggling to keep up with the conversation with no words coming out and my simple lemonade. I'm present, though. This was great for me. I was being included, I was appreciated for my work, I'm a bit of a control freak so I always know what's going on which works in law apparently.

Then Covid hit. I lost all of the social skills I taught myself growing up. I had to remind myself to say thank you whilst getting off the bus for christs sake. I found out how much easier it was not having to have a panic attack to get on the train or the physical pain from a fibro flair up walking to the office that day. I got diagnosed with autism. It took the practitioner 10 minutes to decide that I was autistic.

I was filled with self-doubt and anger. If it took them 10 minutes to know, how did everyone else in my life miss it?

Anyway, moving on, I told work as my college advised that at the time. Work told me to tell my team, everyone in my team. I thought well this must be the normal thing to do, so I did it. I emailed around explaining everything.

And i regret it ever since.

That day changed my whole career path. I was on to something good. Now, now I see that things have changed.

Roll on to the start of this year I threw myself out there for me. I started singing lessons to build my confidence, I jumped into a musical theatre group (I could spend 24/7 there and still not be bored). I joined the sister company for choir as I already knew some people. I've now restarted my dance putting the boundaries in place that I won't teach again unless it's on my terms. I've found my second home. I've found my family, outside of my 4 wall family (I love my partner and son, but God its nice to escape at times).

Now I know that this is how friendship should feel.

The theatre group were at the pub and they invited me. I said no a few times, then show week came, and I gave in. I went. No one judged my lemonade or asked why I wasn't drinking alcohol. I had ACTUAL conversations. It just flows, and omg, it's so easy. They never look at me as though I'm a freak, or I should just keep my mouth shut. I'm just. Me.

Anyway, roll on to this week. We were casually at the pub this Sunday, just a small group this week. We had some deep conversations about tricky work exits and racism, sexism, harassment bullying, you name it that we have experienced. It's hard to believe so much still happens, they were shocked I was told to hide my lesbian relationship in my first job to not hurt the male workers feelings or that I shouldn't give work to a male due to my age and sex. That guy actually put a complaint in against me!

I've digressed again.. anyway, I started talking about my current job and how I'm trying to work out why I'm having itchy feet at the moment when I felt I finally found my place. Their faces dropped when i mentioned I don't really go to client meetings or business development events. Not because I dont choose to, but because I'm never invited.

I didn't take it personally before, I always though it must be because the senior team filled the seats. That's ok.

Then they FINALLY hire someone to cover the secretary work so I could move on to my role without working two jobs.

GREAT, I thought. I've been swamped, working more hours than ever. My home life's got busier. I need a break.

Then the new secretary comes along. Within a month she's invited to join the netball team for the workplace. Why haven't I ever been asked? She's the invited to business events, why not me? I only get asked if someone dropped out at the last minute. I can't do last minute as I need time to process the event.

I started doubting myself, what am I doing wrong? I'm slowly not getting much work, I notice that they're giving paralegal work to her, and I'm getting the other stuff. I raised it and got told they will tell the team again. But why am I always fighting so damn hard for myself to be heard? I've had to fight for my role that I wasn't recognised for. I had to fight for equal pay, then when I was promoted I didn't even get a raise until I proved myself! I finally get a raise that's wiped straight out by a rent increase. But God, why do I have to fight for myself and my rights? Ive worked in employment law. I know my rights. But i thought of these people as my family.

If they saw this they would probably be shocked, but within a few weeks it will go back to as it was.

I feel like people see me as a robot at work, not a human. Yes, I have scripts and copy how others say things occasionally to try fit in. But how will I learn my socialising again unless I'm invited along? Things take time. But I'll get there, I did before.

I get work sent to me because they need it doing right first time round. I know they appreciate my work. And I'm damn good at my job if I do say so myself. The helpful thing of paying great attention to detail. They always said the team wouldn't function without *insert my name here*. I know they appreciate my work. But what about me as a person?

We spend most of our lives working. Shouldn't I be appreciated for that and for being me?

I can have conversations if people choose to listen and learn about my interests for once. I'm not a typical drinker and sports person. I can't sit and watch sports for hours and report back. But I'd happily play something. I like to be on the going and moving.

I like being me.

I'm finally finding myself again. It's taken almost 29 years, but I dont want to turn back now.

Should I be enough just being me, myself, and I?

Thank you if you got this far. I struggle getting to the point.

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When you are at your desk too long and do not leave for a break, you are more likely to be affected by depression. Try to take a walk outside even if it is just five minutes. You will be amazed what a difference it makes. Footage shot on @insta360 One X2. #Suicideprevention #suicideawareness #suicide #mentalhealth #mentalillness #depression #depressionsupport #depressionhelp #anxiety #anxietyrelief #stress #stressmanagement #lawfirm #legalfield #lawyers #paralegals #legalassistants #substanceuse #substanceabuse #selfcare #selflove #deskercise (at Downtown Orlando) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnlLIYZLzWx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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We see you loving the recent clip from the Erin Brockovich movie we posted. And yes, we love Erin, too! 🫶

So here’s a tribute to the 👑 queen 👑 who championed protecting the interest of the public to have clean water. She’s a real badass who inspires the legal industry!

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A Paralegal’s Guide to Legal Calendar Management

A Paralegal’s Guide to Legal Calendar Management

Law firms of all sizes are increasingly relying on legal technology to address their day-to-day responsibilities. From family law to criminal law to personal injury law, law practice management software can help law firms run smoothly and efficiently. The benefits of this legal technology aren’t limited to lawyers — it extends to the paralegals they work closely with. The demand for paralegals is…

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