tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post6612526241001952809..comments2023-10-02T08:42:20.907-04:00Comments on A Knitting Nurse: Forest, Trees and BlindnessRudeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17889298704039071473noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-18140140228243866572010-02-07T19:55:40.814-05:002010-02-07T19:55:40.814-05:00what a wise friend.
is there a reason you can'...what a wise friend.<br /><br />is there a reason you can't do the day-time caregiving?lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18055442432266567561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-4843662950154249302010-02-06T01:04:17.464-05:002010-02-06T01:04:17.464-05:00Wow-that's sounds sooooo hard. Wise friend, wi...Wow-that's sounds sooooo hard. Wise friend, wise you. Sending beams of love and comfort from afar.Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18372015226222285350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-79074668755272972002010-02-05T12:56:13.211-05:002010-02-05T12:56:13.211-05:00I agree with everything everyone else has said Rud...I agree with everything everyone else has said Rudee. This is the time to take care of you and perhaps a desk job is part of that plan for now. Keep praying and all will be revealed. Thinking of you and sending a very large hug!Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00085577423870971279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-47188360679249338142010-02-05T07:29:25.427-05:002010-02-05T07:29:25.427-05:00What you said makes a lot of sense. I hope the in...What you said makes a lot of sense. I hope the interview turned out the way you wanted it to. It's too bad that you have to go through this kind of pain just to do a job that you love. I hope that this has a happy ending for you.Quiltluverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09698174417233923277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-37658241715845713082010-02-04T20:47:50.685-05:002010-02-04T20:47:50.685-05:00I have something I use that seems to help me...nam...I have something I use that seems to help me...name it, conquer it. It is so wonderful that your friend was able to see this and now knowing, you can get help.<br /><br />I hope your interview went the way you wanted it too. I think you have supplied your own answer. Do what you love.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219479223227928561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-52884338896133055922010-02-04T18:28:46.803-05:002010-02-04T18:28:46.803-05:00Just wanted to wish you well on the next phase of ...Just wanted to wish you well on the next phase of your journey. A change is clearly in order and a little therapy never hurt anyone! I don't know if you will enjoy doing something that doesn't involve patient care, but you can always see how it goes, and make another change if you need to. That's the great thing about nursing, there are so many options.sue bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-337791914228892792010-02-04T17:53:17.357-05:002010-02-04T17:53:17.357-05:00Just because your probably have PTSD, doesn't ...Just because your probably have PTSD, doesn't mean that your present job is too dangerous. Get out of there!willowtreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09173637121496772685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-53348921285793483522010-02-04T13:10:50.820-05:002010-02-04T13:10:50.820-05:00It will all be okay, but it does take time. Best ...It will all be okay, but it does take time. Best of luck with the interview!Miss Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726257680235907308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-71639792581795407142010-02-04T11:54:28.316-05:002010-02-04T11:54:28.316-05:00Wow Rudee, your coworker has great insight, and so...Wow Rudee, your coworker has great insight, and sounds like it touched you to the core. Hope you work this out and your path is clear after that.sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03307968128182359860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-52161901109811172652010-02-04T11:44:28.829-05:002010-02-04T11:44:28.829-05:00It is a good thing that you confided in someone wh...It is a good thing that you confided in someone who could see clearly what you could not. PTS is a very terrible thing and the sooner you deal with it the better for you. Take care friend...ciaoRosittahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05722304052321553692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-18511256503477797912010-02-04T10:30:14.509-05:002010-02-04T10:30:14.509-05:00Thank God for friends with both empathy and insigh...Thank God for friends with both empathy and insight. You're right, it does seem clear now that someone has said it. There is hope now. <br />Maybe a 'rest' at a desk job will also help the healing. <br />You are the most important person right now - be good to yourself.Stephanie Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03206167025245206754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-64120116553313978132010-02-04T10:10:01.808-05:002010-02-04T10:10:01.808-05:00I have the baby today, but want to say a quick som...I have the baby today, but want to say a quick something here. I think I remember when you were preparing to go into Hospice because you wouldn't have to lift and continue to hurt your back. You didn't anticipate this type of "fear for your life" work. Just take care yourself right now, and even if the office work doesn't suit you, something else may fill the void of one on one caretaker. PTSD is nothing to take lightly. Do whatever necessary to take of Rudee. Lots of people still need you. Hugs!Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04373560689980768576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-33445777170937619732010-02-04T10:00:25.777-05:002010-02-04T10:00:25.777-05:00I went through counseling when I lost my Emma. It...I went through counseling when I lost my Emma. It's well worth it. I was having panic attacks and anxiety. I still get a little anxiety now, but not as bad. If you employer offers an employee assistance program, they don't ever have to know you were seeking counseling. Just something to consider.<br /><br />I know you don't like the idea of a desk job, but maybe it would be a good thing for you.Celiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00104183523270069201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-66738508234222935212010-02-04T09:39:33.173-05:002010-02-04T09:39:33.173-05:00Good for you, Rudee! I'm so sorry this is happ...Good for you, Rudee! I'm so sorry this is happening to you, but I think you're being very brave. As hard as I'm sure it must be to share all your personal feelings, I'm so glad you are. You are an example to all of us who read. Good luck at the interview and in the days to come as you deal with this.Mrs. Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10392701183567830086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-1690318556776555552010-02-04T09:19:29.076-05:002010-02-04T09:19:29.076-05:00Oh Rudee, I didn't know about your near assaul...Oh Rudee, I didn't know about your near assault in December! I'm sorry you're going through this but I am glad you're going to a doctor. Hospice Nurses are angels and so I've always considered you with wings and a halo.. I hate thinking of you afraid and in danger. I am glad though that you've gotten clarity. I'll be waiting to hear how your interview goes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-25335078235814984342010-02-04T08:50:58.846-05:002010-02-04T08:50:58.846-05:00xoxo (o)xoxo (o)debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17676300309029588465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-62121371423486080042010-02-04T08:26:55.021-05:002010-02-04T08:26:55.021-05:00Yay for the clarity. I hope everything turns out p...Yay for the clarity. I hope everything turns out perfect for you. <br /><br />A good cry always feels good afterwards.The Crusty Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03330045951877803329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-70609376820655792532010-02-04T08:26:54.477-05:002010-02-04T08:26:54.477-05:00I couldn't even begin to advise you, but just ...I couldn't even begin to advise you, but just have to say that it takes a lot of courage to think through these things and face them and deal with them. Take care of yourself in the best way possible.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-7885218911323927962010-02-04T07:25:24.800-05:002010-02-04T07:25:24.800-05:00Ditto tenfold to what everyone has said dear Rudee...Ditto tenfold to what everyone has said dear Rudee.<br /><br />I am so glad you were able to reach out to someone who was able to help you and you listened. I hope you are able to get the help you need.<br /><br />I also pray that the interview turns out the way you would want. Perhaps a break for a while [in an office] would help towards the healing process? I don't know I just want what is best for you.<br /><br />And as Ruth said "Know that many people from afar care for" - me included.<br /><br />Take care and you know where to find me if you need to chat. Hugs.SkippyMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479661523059481730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-71219171438365161862010-02-04T07:08:45.540-05:002010-02-04T07:08:45.540-05:00I'm so sorry you're going through that rig...I'm so sorry you're going through that right now, but I'm so glad you're going to get some help. You know it'll take time but it will happen, you will get better. I went through something similar as a result of my divorce but I was in therapy the whole time, before, during, and after, and believe me, it saved me. So, so glad that someone recognized what was going on, and that you listened. Give yourself lots of credit for that, as not everyone can hear what they need to hear. Good, good thoughts are with you.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00691293013547048119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-12415376202057775162010-02-04T02:09:07.001-05:002010-02-04T02:09:07.001-05:00I'm just so pleased that you found someone you...I'm just so pleased that you found someone you could talk to who knew enough to be able to pinpoint the problem. Whatever happens, I hope you will be happy and get back to being the person you areJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07473367240638223881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-21024038196519683832010-02-04T01:02:23.480-05:002010-02-04T01:02:23.480-05:00I am echoing Lisa, don't be too hard on yourse...I am echoing Lisa, don't be too hard on yourself and fingers crossed that everything goes the way you would like it to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-29055704981731804512010-02-04T00:48:26.507-05:002010-02-04T00:48:26.507-05:00oh rudee. i don't know the right words. but i&...oh rudee. i don't know the right words. but i'm glad you're going to see someone. and i am praying you get the desk job. your job is so effing dangerous..no wonder you have ptsd...i would not have stuck around in your position as long as you have. no way. you can still do alot of nurturing and caregiving from the desk. I do, in one of my jobs. (the non-hospice one.)and look at it this way..maybe its time not to nurture others so much, and take time to nurture you...as in.. a nice...hopefully non-stressy desk job. don't be too hard on yourself girl.Lisa Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11923361717912751016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-17657766153609889102010-02-04T00:39:40.585-05:002010-02-04T00:39:40.585-05:00Take care Rudee - I hope the interview turns out t...Take care Rudee - I hope the interview turns out the way you want. Do what you need to to be safe and happy. Know that many people from afar care for you.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04272556558968084362noreply@blogger.com