Going to work with a broken heart...

pednursedeb · May 30, 2011

You are being very hard on yourself. I don't know what happened, but sometimes you just can't go to work. My husband had major surgery and I was off work with him at the hospiatl for 2 months being his bedside nurse. He almost died. Then I was at home with him for another month. I felt terrible for letting my coworkeres down, but I took FMLA. MY coworkers understood and were very kind. I did feel bad though, but I didn't feel like I could do anything else. If you are just talking about taking a day or two off, things will be fine. Otherwise sign up for FMLA. It' s really all you can do. If you have gotten really bad news, don't beat yourself up. You have to take care of yourself so you can take care of the bad news.

TAke care of yourself and I'll add you to my prayers.

canesdukegirl, BSN, RN · May 30, 2011

Sending energy, calm, determination and peace to you.

tikilpn2 · May 30, 2011

:heartbeat:hug::heartbeat

Poi Dog · May 30, 2011

Thanks to everyone. Your kindness is appreciated and the floodgates have opened.

I really dislike this feeling and am trying to keep it together but it hurts too much.

Samantha79 · May 30, 2011

Thanks to everyone. Your kindness is appreciated and the floodgates have opened.
I really dislike this feeling and am trying to keep it together but it hurts too much.

Then don't try to keep it together. Let it out. Break down, throw a fit, scream, cry, whatever you need to do. We can't all be Super Woman all the time. Sometimes we fall and it's okay. It's okay to be hurt and show that you are hurt. Take sometime for yourself to NOT try to be strong. Then when you are done pick yourself up, look back on it, and see how strong you actually were for making it out on the other side. :hug:

MzMouse · May 30, 2011

My thoughts are with you regarding whatever you are going through. I have found work can be a refuge when struggling with difficulties in your personal life. At least you have 8 or 12 hours that you don't have to think about the problem.

Kooky Korky, BSN, RN · May 31, 2011

I hope the clouds are beginning to break.

exnavygirl-RN · May 31, 2011

I had a rough heart breaking week last week. I showed up to work and the first person I saw was my sweet co-worker. I burst into tears. After that I was o.k. and able to work my shift. Sometimes you have to let it out. Hugs to you.:hug:

Poi Dog · Jun 2, 2011

the past few days have been rough but i have been proactive by keeping busy. i have hit the gym because in the past the gym has been a sanctuary of sorts. i refuse to be a victim.

i found this quote and would like to share it:

each morning when i open my eyes i say to myself: i, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. i can choose which it shall be. yesterday is dead, tomorrow has not arrived yet. i have just one day, today, and i am going to be happy in it.

thank you all for the positive vibes and well-wishes. our paths have not crossed irl but your support means the world to me.

rn/writer, RN · Jun 3, 2011

(((((((((Poi Dog)))))))))

Poi Dog · Sep 8, 2011

As I was looking at my old threads, I found this one. It hurt my heart to read this one but it also served as a reminder that I am in a better place now.

Thanks again to all who posted here.

:redbeathe

Horseshoe, BSN, RN · Sep 9, 2011

Glad to read that you are in a better place. My family has had a very rough summer. I keep telling myself:

"This, too, shall pass."

Take care.