Today was hard because

pmvinespmvines
edited October 2024 in General

Lost two hospice patients today who I was close to. Also lost one last night shortly after holding her hand while she was comatose and death rattling while preparing her family for the inevitable. It's what I'm trained to do and I am emotionally equipped to manage it, it's just not fun.

What made today hard for you ?

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  • jmdankjmdank

    I have chronic pain issues and they're starting to come back.

  • friendlyj311friendlyj311

    So sorry to hear that @pmvines. I met a awesome guy last year and a month into us hanging out he found out he had Stage 4 Lung Cancer. I was there every day after working 2 jobs to take care of him, make sure he took his meds, etc. It was so sad to watch someone decline daily and there's nothing you can do to help but he would always tell me just me being there was enough. Sadly he passed 4 months later. May he and those that you cared for rest in peace.

  • TrialKingTrialKing

    Sorry you went through that @pmvines. I work in healthcare and see it once or twice s month definitely not fun. Also for me I also had my bank scheduled into stolen609nolusbcsrnbrokendown didn't have the money to get it fixed also definitely not fun

  • jackwallacejackwallace

    Today is the anniversary of my brother's death.

  • Carrie_AnneCarrie_Anne

    I would have such a difficult time working in medical field. I get too empathetic. I know that you have to become a little emotionally distanced to survive in that work.

    @jackwallace sending my condolences and prayers. The anniversary of losing a loved one - for me - is spent missing and reminiscing.

  • AuroradreamAuroradream

    @pmvines I feel you 💯
    Not all my personal care clients are hospice but I am with one this week
    I'm awed and honored when I feel so much trust and gratitude from her loving family. So blessed

  • VitaminJVitaminJ

    @pmvines i admire your ability to use your voice and speak the things that are weighing heavily on you to the community. I feel it probably gives those things less of a hold over you, allows you to release them a bit, and also inspires others to speak their truths. Thanks for being out there and fighting the good fight and to all of the souls who have shared.

  • Maverick07Maverick07

    Yesterday was the anniversary of my dad’s passing.

  • SolarisSolaris

    @pmvines Thank you for doing that work. It's so important. And I'm sorry for your losses. I hope you can get what you need for yourself through this.

  • CuddleGdollaCuddleGdolla

    Today was hard because dealing with so many people negative energy and emotions while trying to stay positive and lightened up everyone else day truly take a toll

  • Mela_BMela_B

    I sorry 💜

  • TxTomTxTom

    I choose not to focus on my difficulties because I know that somewhere, somebody else has it even worse.

  • CuddleClimbCuddleClimb

    This week seems hard for many because in the USA, we have become a nation of consumers, “What can I get” versus a nation of citizens, “what can I do” .

    Giving fills. That's why hugs rocks.

  • TxTomTxTom

    @CuddleClimb
    100%. More takers than givers.

  • SunsetSnugglesSunsetSnuggles

    @jackwallace
    I'm so sorry about your brother.

    @Maverick07
    I'm sorry for the loss of your dad.

    @TxTom
    Food for thought.

    ~~~

    Today was hard because I visited my mom after a severe downward physical spiral, and I was not prepared for how weak, immobilized, and edemic she was.

    ~ Sunset Snuggles

    🫂 Enthusiast 🌄 Travel Junkie 📸 Shutter Bug

  • [Deleted User]allie_h95 (deleted user)

    Today was hard because my anxiety and depression feel like they are spiraling out of control.

  • AuroradreamAuroradream

    @allie_h95 aw bless, girl...my big sister taught me to remind myself during those times of persistent mood issues, they pass, they change, they fluctuate. Hang tough.
    Better days are ahead.
    Big comfort hugs 🤗

  • LadyVelLadyVel

    🥺🫂🫂

    Today was hard because I was so overwhelmed at my job after being out for 1 day and coming back to training, emails, and constant messages... as well as the weekend was hard helping move my friend's 18 yr old kid's stuff to their other parent.

  • Maverick07Maverick07

    @SunsetSnuggles Thank you for the kind words, my dear.
    We all have a hard day sometime, huh? ❤️

  • pmvinespmvines

    Election day

  • Mare_BearMare_Bear

    I'm sorry, friend XO

  • [Deleted User]gem7 (deleted user)
    edited November 2024

    Political -JoyfulHeart (Moderator)

  • CaramelNotesCaramelNotes

    💔💔💔

  • CaramelNotesCaramelNotes

    My heart is broken and I cannot stop crying.

  • rhtransplantrhtransplant

    …because someone I care about is ignoring me. I miss him, but will give him some space. It’s tough, though. 🥺

  • qwert007qwert007
    edited November 2024

    Mindset is everything @pmvines the post you shared sucks. But I know they were glad they had YOU. Perspective is always a two sided coin.

  • TheDave90TheDave90

    Doesn't compare, but today was one of those days where I remember my 'friends' aren't really my friends. Like when you're in a state and nobody helps. Fun.

    Need to move I guess haha.

    Hope everyone has better days soon

  • GuyverGordonGuyverGordon

    That stinks, @DaveFromSussex; I'm sorry to hear that...

  • pmvinespmvines
    edited November 2024

    My jar of fucks ran out but they are getting replenished. Too much to not care about. If we don't want a hard day to become a hard life then we have to care .

  • [Deleted User]gem7 (deleted user)

    @SunsetSnuggles I feel your pain regarding your mother. I am sure it is tough on you. I send many hugs your way.

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