i was doing an accompaniment today and the woman brought her pastor (good, glad she has additional support from someone she knows, also it sounds like he’s been escorting people to immigration court for years) however like. He couldn’t believe someone might volunteer their time just because they give a shit about other people and not because they’re religious
she also just immediately tried to convert me and kept bringing up how important a relationship with Jesus is and I just. Ma’am let’s focus on you
The pastor also couldn’t believe I’m a waitress he kept being like “but you’re studying social work right?”
Anyway there were two of us signed up to accompany and the fire alarm went off and they evacuated the building and the other guy was like “you have to work later why don’t you go” so. Thank you kind man. I kept trying to recenter myself and focus on the important thing which is making sure this woman felt supported in court and made it out safely but yes if you’re offering me and my religious trauma are gonna go