The problem with being an efficient and older male nurse is that there is a presumption that the death of a patient doesn’t affect you as much as it does to other, more demonstrative nurses.
I’ve just finished two nights where two deaths featured, central stage.
I know myself well, and I knew I felt a tad bruised when I watched the soaring cranes plant the huge lighted cross on the central tower of the Sagrada Familia
Then I had a little cry before going to bed
When you've been a bit battered by loss at work, tears are very near the surface, aren't they?
ReplyDeleteAmazing video.
Ta, John, sleep well!
Hugs!
Thinking of you. Thanks for all you write and say. Sleep well. Jx
ReplyDeleteHugs, John.
ReplyDeleteI thought of you when I saw that the Sagrada Familia was being crowned. An impressive sight.
ReplyDeleteBeing affected by a patient's death, just shows that, after all these years, you have kept your humanity. Part of the job, yes, but that doesn't mean it's easy. Hugs. xx
Death comes to us all, sooner or later, as a foe or a friend. i hope it came as a friend to the two you were present at. Thank you for fulfilling an unpleasant task. Roderick.
ReplyDeleteP.S. The Sagrada Familia, which I have visited, is in my view a botched up monstrosity. Can't share your enthusiasm.
Although death comes to us all, I've never had a patient's death that didn't affect me. Sending hugs.
ReplyDeleteYou know how to take care of yourself, too, John.
ReplyDeleteI wish I had something smart or reassuring to say but sometimes life is just hard. Good that you had a cry to release some of it. XO
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