In the hospital shower, I began to cry…
Hi friends, There was a day in the hospital when a nurse gave me a shower. I sat in the chair, water beating down, staring at my body that didn’t feel like mine anymore. My stomach was swollen, my legs wouldn’t move, and the weight of it all brought me to tears. In...
The moment a nurse made me feel safe again
Hi friends, There was a moment during my hospital stay when I felt at my absolute most vulnerable. I had an accident in bed. In that split second, I braced myself for humiliation. But my nurse moved so quickly — lifting me, cleaning me, and remaking the bed with such...
The Real Meaning of Resilience for Healthcare Professionals
Hi friends, If you work in healthcare, you’ve probably heard the word resilience so many times it feels like just another training topic or poster on the breakroom wall. But resilience isn’t about checking a box — it’s about survival in one of the most demanding...
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