@multani_monica@gradydoctor As a chaplain, this post is powerful, authentic and so needed. There's a line between living in the pain with them and allowing your pain to begin bleeding onto the family. Henri Nouwan refers to it as being a "wounded healer." 100% love this reflection of what that means.
In a family meeting, after you explained the situation is worse, I see many doctors ask,
"What would he WANT?"
I think this is a BAD question, although I'm aware it is well-intentioned.
I will tell you why...(thread)
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If you’ve ever needed a definition of white privilege, I give you the Pres. of the Senate of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Of course he would not understand the need to kneel...the law has always protected him. There’s ignorance, stupidity, & acting. Stivers deserves an Oscar.
Trump's tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations will cost $2.3 trillion over ten years.
For the same cost, we could afford to give every American $1875 checks for the next 8 months.
It's a question of priorities.
Jennifer Alonso and other frontline workers are heroes. They put themselves at risk to help our people. Listen to her story and let it sink in. We must do better not only for our health, but for the health of those protecting us. #MaskUpKy
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Here’s the saddest thing to me:
We are fighting in the streets....harrassing and screaming at each other....yelling/fighting with our friends and neighbors...all over Donald Freaking Trump
Of all people, he certainly isn’t worth this.
“Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Do not become bitter or hostile. Be hopeful, be optimistic. Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble. We will find a way to make a way out of no way.”
--Rep. John Lewis
Kentucky, I am so proud of you. I truly hope I made you proud of me too. It is my honor to stand on the front line for you.
We didn’t win at the ballot box, but what we have done is undeniable. I am humbled. I am grateful. From the hood to the holler, I love you.
My statement.