Tag: Life Changes

The Gift of Change Is Humbling Me

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Walking down my stairwell one week ago. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt

On Thursday, October 31, 2024, I was hired for a Patient Navigator position with HALO Precision Diagnostics (HALO DX). The company’s motto is, “Saving lives with early disease detection.”

To put it rather plainly, I will educate patients on the importance of genetic testing for early detection of various cancers (Breast, Lung, Prostate, Neuro, and Heart/Cardiac) and get them scheduled for our services.

The beautiful thing about this new career is that I will be placed at the previous facility where I worked before transitioning to a work-from-home position. I know the place like the back of my hand, and a lot of my old co-workers are still there, and are extremely happy I will be onsite again.

The process has been rigorous and I am still going through security screening for the site as a Non-exempt employee. The position is a newly created one for the host site, which is Novant Health (MedQuest) Imaging Center Piedmont and HALO DX has partnered with this site to drive home their services to qualifying patients.

Friday, December 06, 2024, was my last day with Radiology Scheduling. It was bittersweet. A lot of tears were shed and so many sweet, detailed, and loving messages were sent my way.

We had our company Christmas dinner on Thursday night, and much to my surprise, I was recognized and honored for maintaining 96% or higher throughout the entire year for QA for my calls. I handled two big markets and various modalities, and I was skilled in over 30 sets for the department.

So, maintaining that percentage range was more than impressive to the higher-ups.

I was allowed to select whatever I wanted as a gift, and being the person that I am, I opted for a Novant Health-themed hot/cold tumbler. I’m already in love with it!

We had a great time at the Christmas party and all of the higher-ups told me if this new endeavor doesn’t work out, all I have to do is call or send an email, and I would be welcomed back with open arms.

I do not foresee this new position becoming a problematic one. Everything about it has been calculated and God-led. I’ve been listening for His voice and heard it loud and clear when He advised me to hit the ground running the old-school way and apply for jobs.

Following that method led me to my old site and the center manager informed me she had a position in mind for me . . . and here, we are.

On Monday and Tuesday of this coming week, I’ll be working from home to complete the first few big training sessions for HALO DX. When we have received the notification of my screening clearance, I will be able to begin training and shadowing onsite.

I am nervous, afraid, excited, happy, and sad, but I am so ready for this change. Having worked from home for the last four years, I can feel myself becoming quite the recluse, and I am shaking myself back to some semblance of normalcy.

Whatever I can do to continue to help people in a multitude of ways as it pertains to their health and the prevention of various cancers and diseases, I am all for it!

The butterfly in me has been waiting to emerge. I am no longer cocooned, and I am excitedly waiting to see what this change has in store for me!

Have you gotten your copy of my new book: a collection of serial tales & flash fiction, Séduire (E-Book and Paperback) yet?

Séduire: Delayed but Upgraded

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2 more days until Séduire is here!

Front and Back E-Book Only Covers for Séduire: Serial Tales & Flash Fiction. Created by Tremaine L. Loadholt with Canva

October 30, 2024, is the targeted date for Séduire: Serial Tales & Flash Fiction, my first fiction book. However, I ran into a roadblock when trying to add the front cover you see above for the paperback version. That said, another front cover had to be created for the paperback version. As it stands, October 30, 2024, is still the targeted date for the E-Book version of Séduire ONLY.

Implementing a new front cover for the paperback version has delayed its publishing date, however, the front cover has been upgraded. For those of you who are old-school like me and prefer to hold a book in your hands, you will get Séduire: Serial Tales & Flash Fiction in an upgraded form as it pertains to the front cover, which is below:

Séduire: Serial Tales & Flash Fiction paperback version front cover. Created by Tremaine L. Loadholt

The photograph used for the background image is one of my own (taken in the Western NC mountains earlier this year). This should be no surprise to those of you who have read my other books. Almost all of them have my photography as the book’s cover image. What I do not like about this situation is running into this roadblock so close to the publishing date. However, for the paperback version, I actually think this cover is more suitable. But I am biased.

Upgrading the front cover for the paperback version has now pushed its date for availability for purchase to at least November 04, 2024, to November 06, 2024. I will keep you updated and make a separate announcement for the paperback version when it is available and ready for purchase.

I have ordered my proof copy and I am simply awaiting its arrival to give it a once-over before I approve its release.

I appreciate your comments, love, encouragement, and willingness to come along with me on this journey. I have fallen in love with this book so far, and it is my hope and prayer that many, if not all of you, will do the same, too.

Below is the official description for Séduire: Serial Tales & Flash Fiction and what you can expect from the book:

Séduire is a collection of serial fiction tales and flash fiction standalone stories written over a period of three years. Dive into the world of a little girl whose family uproots and moves to “The Deep South” because of a new opportunity presented to her father. Transport yourself to the life of a little girl who becomes a mother and a sister to her child at the hands of her sadistic and evil father. Walk with a grieving sister and her mother as they remember a woman who was brutally murdered by her partner. Her young boys live out her legacy as they mourn her.

Experience parenthood as you enter the world of soon-to-be young parents and their ups and downs in life change them significantly while they journey along their new path. Make a brief cameo into the hearts of a dedicated aunt and a rebellious teenage niece whose father has lost his grip on his child.

There are so many more characters with which to connect. As you thumb through each page, the author wants you to feel something; with these stories, you will.

Are you interested in reading my previously published books? You can do so here.

Stay Tuned. 2 More Days!

what the body thinks of sexy weather

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this morning, the body failed
to jolt up in routine.
I flounced on the bed,
unsure of where I was, and
the aches hit me.

could it be an early Autumn
cold or the flu or the dreaded
COVID-19 finally coming
to test my strength?

sexy weather greeted us earlier
this week and the change
is changing me.
I know this day will be
spent huddling under covers,
sipping licorice tea with raw honey,
and watching movies.

I can’t bring myself to do
much else.

woe to the woman whose
weekend will be spent
nursing herself back to
health because even though
I am ready for the weather to
thunder roll in an inviting way,
the body is not.

The Hard Part Is Over and Now . . . I Wait.

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I applied to two psychological/therapeutic organizations as recommended by my former therapist and my nerves are getting the best of me.

Photo by Alex Green on Pexels.com

This morning, I did the second part of what I have been dreading for nearly two months: I applied to two psychological/therapeutic organizations as recommended by my former therapist. To say that I am nervous is an understatement. But I knew this had to be done, and I am proud of myself for taking the second step in continuing my mental healthcare and surveillance from a professional.

I started by researching the second center my former therapist and I discussed as the name struck me as inviting and serene: Banyan Tree Counseling & Wellness. I read through the organization’s mission and vision statement and familiarized myself with about four of the profiles for their providers. I landed on Arionna Wilkerson within the first three minutes, marked her mentally, and said, “Let’s come back to her.” I read through three more profiles and circled back to Arionna Wilkerson. I completed the new applicant form and will await the recommended 24-48 hours turnaround time before reaching out to the organization if I have not heard from a representative before their requested turnaround time.

The downside to this organization is my insurance is not an accepted carrier. Thus, if I choose to make them my new mental healthcare provider, I will have to pay a significant amount out of pocket each month. In all honesty, I am trying to avoid this. However, I did apply because Arionna’s profile seems to be exactly the type of service I need and would like to continue to get. I also selected the option to continue Autism Spectrum Disorder testing. I had the initial assessment for autism about 2 years ago, and I have been learning more about myself and coming to terms with WHY I am the way I am and how much of me centers around neurodivergence.

The mission statement for Banyan Tree Counseling & Wellness is:

At Banyan Tree Counseling & Wellness, our mission is to nurture the roots of well-being. We are committed to delivering compassionate, holistic, and evidence-based care that empowers individuals, families, and communities to thrive. Our dedication to creating an inclusive environment fosters growth, healing, and fulfillment for our clients. With an unwavering commitment to professional excellence and continuous improvement, our aim is to positively impact the mental and overall well-being of our community.

The above is what led me to apply to this organization. I also watched a short YouTube clip from the Founder/Executive Director, Chantal Hayes, and was slightly moved to learn more about the people Banyan Tree employs. The location is not far from me and I can choose in-person or virtual/telehealth care.

The other organization I researched and applied to is Camel City Counseling. My former therapist and I discussed them as well. On a list of four recommendations, these two spoke to me the most. I read through their mission statement and was immediately lured in. Here is a snippet of what Camel City Counseling offers:

We specialize in working with motivated clients, the perfectionist, the family struggle, the couple rekindling their desire, the trauma survivor, the hurting, the anxious, the body loather, the overachiever, the overcomer, the attention deficit, the highly sensitive. We believe that mental health is physical health, and vice versa. We see you and we care.

When you work with us, you will experience authenticity and integrity. Our passionate focus is meeting people where they are and walking with them toward their goals in a warm, relational manner. We will sit “side by side” with you on your journey of change. We will never give up on your success and wellbeing.

After reading three profiles on their website for three VERY different providers, I selected Zanita Harrison for whom I’d like to be my next provider. Her background and current specialization is what would be helpful to me. Her personal statement helped seal the deal as the person of interest for me, too: “WANTS CLIENTS TO DEVELOP PERSONAL STRENGTH, DEEP UNDERSTANDING IN RELATIONSHIPS, AND FEEL MORE CONFIDENT IN THEIR COMMUNICATION OR SELF ADVOCACY.”

This organization also specializes in additional assessments for Autism Spectrum Disorder. They also . . . wait for it . . . ACCEPT MY INSURANCE! The last part is a plus as I do not want to pay out of pocket for services that should undoubtedly be offered to human beings for free. I also have the option for in-person care or virtual/telehealth. I will await a response from them by allowing 24-72 hours.

My former therapist is a Caucasian woman in her late 60s. She provided me with several tools to use as I grow older and move through the challenges of life. I will never forget what we shared, how we grew together, and her incredible attention to detail and assistance in me learning who I am and why outside of racial demographics and gender/sex orientation. I am moving forward now after so many long and tired exhalations.

The hard part to all of this is over and now . . . I wait.

flowing

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Pictured Poetry created by Tremaine L. Loadholt

I’m dealing with my therapist’s retirement announcement in my own way. I’m happy. I’m sad. I’m so hopeful for her future. I wish her well, too.

But I am not looking forward to the search that is before me for a new one.

And so, I’m writing poetry about it. Of course, I am. Of course, I am.

Originally shared via Instagram.