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[Isinatra]

Mary Angelou

[Nothing_but_books]

I'm not sure anymore. I'm on a one-way road I think, seeing things gradually slip away. Fate would be kind if trauma went the way of the teakettle that's boiled dry, but they're not known for being kind.

My first instinct was to leave you with Frankie, "You Make Me Feel So Young", but that felt flippant.

When I was a kid, I used to drag my Dad to several different locations picking out an evergreen for Christmas, only to go back to the first one I liked.

What do you think?

[Isinatra in reply to Nothing_but_books]

Hi, NBP. There are oftentimes in my darker moments when I can’t remember one good feeling I had about anything or anybody. But last night, I was in the right place, head wise, and I remembered. I read another post about how people come in and out of our lives over the course of our lifetimes and that had stuck with me.

Frankie would have brought me to the people that were positive influences in my youth, so, I wouldn’t think it was flippant.

I’m not sure what you want me to think about? Figure out the scenario why you dragged your dad around looking for a tree? I’d think you enjoyed having your dad to yourself for as long as you could. And him going along with your scheme. To me, that’s a good dad that indulges his daughter. Nice memories.

[Nothing_but_books in reply to Isinatra]

I wasn't clear. I was asking which response to your post you preferred, because I was muddled.

A) How I was made to feel when I was traumatized -- will the bad memories go away, as cognitive impairment takes needed memories?

B)

youtube.com/watch?v=8XuL5xS...(Not working as expected?)

[Isinatra in reply to Nothing_but_books]

oh, yeahhhh. Thank you.

[Isinatra in reply to Nothing_but_books]

I, personally, was thinking of pleasant experiences. I thought the smile in the picture would convey that. But since I’m familiar with the community, I know a post can go in any direction. So I’m prepared to ride the wave to wherever it may take me. Jamaica, Montego, Bermuda, Hawaii……🏄‍♀️ Kokomo. 😁

[Nothing_but_books in reply to Isinatra]

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[Dolphin14]

We had a conference at the hospital I worked at. It was centered around this quote. It was a conference about pleasing the patient.

At the time I read the quote I was getting close to my break but wasn't aware. I kept thinking about management and how they couldn't follow this for the staff.

I had lost a sister suddenly and I needed more time to recoup. I wasn't given it. I will never know if having the time might have saved me the spiral down.

Anyway, yes I remember the way they made me feel.

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[Isinatra in reply to Dolphin14]

when I saw the sentiment, I applied it to the good feelings I got through time from people. It can be interpreted in different ways and used for different purposes. As it was used by your management. I know in my many stays in hospitals, that some of the staff I will never forget. Some don’t even have faces anymore, but how they made me feel with their kindness is what I remember. Your feelings weren’t included in how they applied the quote. Time off for personal grieving is something you have to fight for. And that’s a sad thing.

[Dolphin14 in reply to Isinatra]

In my personal life I try to live this way. It's being mindful of the impact we can have on people. I know I have made a positive impact, especially at work. I'm glad you have some good memories of kindness when you were in the hospital

The work situation was the first time I ever saw that quote in a negative light. I know it's because I was near my breaking point.

Thank you for your post

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[Isinatra in reply to Dolphin14]

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[Dolphin14 in reply to Isinatra]

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