
In this reflective monologue, the speaker recounts a violent incident that killed an entire security team, an event that deeply affected them and made it emotionally impossible to continue teaching college-aged students. Seeking emotional safety and purpose, they evaluated their skills and withdrew from the traditional academic environment, shifting to home-based consulting. They now mentor doctoral and master's students on capstone projects and dissertations, assist individuals transitioning to new careers through retraining, and have founded a consulting organization operating from their house. The speaker frames this pivot as both a passionate pursuit and a self-protective, resilient coping mechanism in response to the trauma that many have experienced over the past decade.










