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No. 10
Old Dec 23, 2008, 12:47 PM

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I can't believe I'm about to share this but....I myself was in a eerily similar situation at 11 yrs. old. I have a good sense of what she's going through, it's just making it all the more difficult.
I am waiting on a sitter to come stay with my kiddos so I can go to the mall. I am going to go buy a ton of Christmas presents for her I don't care what my superiors think of it. She can't have visitors because so far she won't speak of who did this to her. There's a VERY strong suspicion it's her dad if that's what u want to call him. I think he's on the verge of arrest if not already. I know for sure I am going to find her the biggest softest teddy bear I can find and the journal is a wonderful idea. I think somehow she can sense that I understand. My coworkers have noticed that I am the only one she will smile at.
Another question, would it be unprofessional for me to share some very vague details about my own experience to help her know she's not alone and that healing is possible? I just don't know what to do but I have to do something. I am beginning to rethink my career at this point.
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No. 11
Old Dec 23, 2008, 12:51 PM

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Oh my.

Hats off to you, my friend. I sent you a PM.
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No. 12
Old Dec 23, 2008, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ssouthernyankee View Post
Another question, would it be unprofessional for me to share some very vague details about my own experience to help her know she's not alone and that healing is possible? I just don't know what to do but I have to do something. I am beginning to rethink my career at this point.
I would refrain from sharing anything personal with this poor girl. Besides it being a boundary issue, she might mention it to someone else, and it could end up in the public court process. There could also be other unanticipated consequences of blurring your boundaries with her.
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No. 13
Old Dec 23, 2008, 12:53 PM

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{{{{ssouthernyankee and her little patient}}}}

I don't know what you can share.
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No. 14
Old Dec 23, 2008, 12:56 PM

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Rehab nurse for some reason I can't find your PM I haven't been real active on this site still figuring it out. I found private messages but it was empty thanks
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No. 15
Old Dec 23, 2008, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by multicollinearity View Post
I would refrain from sharing anything personal with this poor girl. Besides it being a boundary issue, she might mention it to someone else, and it could end up in the public court process. There could also be unanticipated consequences of blurring your boundaries with her.
Thanks, I've thought of that as well. Just wanting to comfort somehow I guess.
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No. 16
from CeCiRN
Old Dec 23, 2008, 01:01 PM

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Because I'm a health care coordinator for kids in foster care, I deal with this on a daily basis.
Just do what you have been doing and be there for her. Kids have really bad trust issues after something like this happens to them and when they feel safe enough they will start opening up about
what happened. Chances are that you have gained her trust and she may open up to you. Be sure to document word for word what she tells you. I think you are doing a great job taking care of her.
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No. 17
Old Dec 23, 2008, 01:08 PM

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I was molested by a babysitter once, and that was bad enough. SouthernYankee, I'm so sorry that you had to go through something like this, no child should, especially something as brutal as this.
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No. 18
Old Dec 23, 2008, 01:17 PM

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I have absolutely no words of wisdom regarding this situation however you are both in my thoughts and prayers. I am sitting here shocked and disgusted than anyone could do such a horrible thing to a child, and yet, I know that this happens all the time. I can't imagine trading places with you right now. I wish you strength and courage to care for her the way she deserves to be cared for. I hope to god that little girl gets justice. I will pray for her and for you, her nurse and all others who come into contact with such horrific circumstances. God Bless.
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No. 19
Old Dec 23, 2008, 01:17 PM

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At your places of work are there rules about gift giving to patients? I don't even want to ask before I do it because if I'm told no I will end up getting myself in trouble.
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