I know that about the psych nursing. It was actually the specialty I considered long before now and also the area that seems to be my strength. It has nothing to do with healing myself. Part of it is that I would like to help those dealing with addiction and THAT interest does come from being the child of an alcoholic. I am more the exception though - in that - I learned opposite patterns - she was a perfect example of what I didn't want to be as an adult. Some things I picked up regardless - the screaming when angry - and the tolerating bad behavior in others.
I completely get what you are saying though. Also, as far as psych nursing goes that seems to be the opportunities that are opening up to me. Part of me feels like maybe those are the doors God is opening while these others are closing.
