My 9 year old patient was raped and required surgery

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I currently have a 9 year old girl I am taking care of on unit. She was raped resulting in surgical repair to entire pelvic floor and also needed a colostomy. As I change her sheets and such I just don't know what to do. I cry everytime I walk in there. I just want to hold her. She isn't allowed visitors and she is so scared. My heart is breaking. Any advice?

Specializes in long term care Alzheimers Patients.

Thank you for updating alll of us. I have tears in my eyes as I am writing this, you are an angel.

I am so glad that the adoption went through. Hugs and Best wishes to all of you.

Specializes in med/surg.

Thanks to all for such kind responses. I hope all of you have a wonderful Christmas. We are excited to have our first Christmas together as a family.

Specializes in Aged care.

That's one of the best things I have heard this xmas- what a wonderful end to your year. I'm so happy for the both of you & wish you nothing but happiness & love.

Specializes in L&D,surgery,med/surg,ER,alzheimers.

Oh my!

I just found this thread and read the entire thing. I have been crying, of course. ssouthernyankee, you are a true inspiration and deserving of all things lovely and wonderful and good :redpinkhe

:heartbeatYou make me proud to call myself a nurse.:heartbeat

Specializes in Family medicine, cardiology, hematology.
:yeah::yeah::yeah:i'm so happy for you and your new daughter found each other!!!! your thread has had me crying and laughing. it's horrible what you each have endured to get you where you are today. wishing you nothing but love and happiness in the future. :heartbeat

This is a little joyful reminder. May GOD Bless you:).AMEN

Yea! I just read this thread! Hooray for the two of you!!! Well... ALL of you!

Specializes in Cath Lab/ ICU.
Thanks to all for such kind responses. I hope all of you have a wonderful Christmas. We are excited to have our first Christmas together as a family.

Followed the whole thread, and I would love an update ssouthernyankee...

I also just read this thread, and I must say it is absolutely amazing! How are you all doing today?

I, too, just read every page. I feel like I just got done reading a book... a very good book! So, the famous question - how is everyone doing today?

Specializes in Utilization Review Radiology Onc, Women's Health.

You are an amazing and beautiful person. The world is a better place with someone like you! best wishes and blessings.

Specializes in Women's Health.

:heartbeatPsych referral for sure, be calm and open...... the journal sounds good, and Planned Parenthood will also have resoures for her. :redbeathe And I will keep both of you in my prayers.:redpinkhe

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