Here is something they don't teach you in training:
It is not easy to read/watch/listen/be informed about trauma,
then sit listening to traumatized patients all day,
In the middle of a pandemic,
When you are an empath with your own triggers.
Stop glamorizing “the grind” and start glamorizing getting 7+ hours of sleep at night, having healthy relationships, feeling safe at work, taking sick days, being paid a living wage, working hard when you’re at work, boundaries, and self-caring your way to success.
@MDinWaiting You are amazing and your dad would be so so proud of you ❤️❤️❤️ We don’t talk about grief enough and I identified with so much of this. Thank you for your vulnerability and for sharing this.
Two days ago I felt numb, but right now I feel joy, pure joy. Not because I naively believe this nightmare is over, but because I can finally breathe and people I love can too. And all I can say is thank you to the Americans that helped restore my faith in this democracy.
America, I’m honored that you have chosen me to lead our great country.
The work ahead of us will be hard, but I promise you this: I will be a President for all Americans — whether you voted for me or not.
I will keep the faith that you have placed in me.
It saddens me when you avoid talking about my late husband or avoid saying his name in case it will upset me by reminding me he died. Don’t worry - I never forget he died. When you say his name or share memories it brings me comfort & invites me to talk about him. His name is Ara
This is a legitimate moment in sports history. An entire team electing as a unit to not play a playoff game, to affect change.
The Milwaukee Bucks, from 40 miles north of Kenosha, WI, have decided to boycott Game 5 vs. the Magic, in protest against the shooting of Jacob Blake.
The problem with being a medical student is that we let a set of numbers define who we are.
That number doesn’t give you breath every morning, compassion for people, grit for survival, patience during droughts, endurance through the storms, etc.
You are more than a test score.
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