In this heartfelt episode of Journey to Licensure, Shara Ruffin sits down with Ms. Greer, an anti-trafficking advocate, to unpack the raw realities of balancing life’s challenges while preparing for the LCSW exam. Ms. Greer opens up about how moving, job pressures, and personal loss impacted her study routine and mindset, and why it’s okay to pause and prioritize self-care. Shara offers empowering strategies for regaining focus and making exam prep work through adversity, reminding listeners that acknowledging your needs is a crucial step toward success.