death

[chyndra]

So most of you know that I work at a nursing home. I had a ptient die this morning. My coworker was pushing her out of her room (as night shift we have a certain amount of people we get up for breakfast so there's not so much for day shift to do, not that they do anything anyway) and she mumbled something. He asked her what she said and she just

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[sheevapanther]

*hugz* I didnt cry when my grandmother or many aunts or uncles died. I shed maybe a tear when my brother died a couple years back. But I was the fountains at Belagio when my dog died when I was 16. I think I know what you're saying. Death makes me close up, and sometimes I feel like I must be a cold hearted bitch because of it. I try to mourn in the conventional sense, but I feel more like.. "Ok, this person died. I'll miss them, but nothing you can do to change it. Death isnt a bad thing, I doubt they're unhappy....so I'll just go on with my life now."

I have a feeling if I have to lose Dan that way I'll be the fountains again...but maybe not. Then I really would feel like a cold hearted bitch. I guess I'm just too practical when it comes to death. I just get...closed off.

[tannipoo]

I understand, death is a doorway but not all of us choose or want to witness that crossing. It is your strength that makes you handle it with the dignity it deserves. BTW, I made the journal thing...I am telling you, no one will read it ;)

*hugs*