I'm going to try and make this short. In 2019 I started working in early education. I was so excited because I love babies and toddlers. Reality quickly hit me when I realized how shitty the center I worked at was. In short, I witnessed child abuse in the center, reported it, told my boss I reported it, was coerced into resignation, and slandered after leaving. I want to add that I was not the only teacher who knew about the abuse. I was the only one who said anything. That experience kind of killed my passion, but I am stubborn. I don't want to let this ruin me! I gave early education one more time in 2020-2021 before leaving “for good”. I now need a full-time job while I'm in school and can't find one anywhere else. I am applying for more daycare teaching jobs…
I am so nervous that history will repeat itself. I omitted the second center (the one that slandered me) off my resume, but, I'm afraid this will make me look bad. I really don't want to work, I need money right now. My mom is the only one working and we can't afford to live. Please offer me some advice. How can I get over this trauma and anxiety I'm feeling? Therapy is not an option because I'm not insured.