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45. Deep breath. Care for yourself first. You're doing the work of angels...

Thu Feb 2, 2023, 10:37 AM

Feb 2023

....which I myself could not do. It's HARD. Especially when you care. But reserve a little of that care for YOU. Don't drink too much. That won't help.

Who can give YOU a hug? I mean a REAL one, not virtual.

They won't or can't thank you for all you do for them. But I thank you. And no doubt the Universe and the Great IT (what I call "God" sometimes), certainly thanks you.

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It's only Wednesday, and already it's been a spectacularly shitty week in clinic. [View all] Aristus Feb 2023 OP

Sorry Mate :( Hugh_Lebowski Feb 2023 #1

I hope today is a better day. riverbendviewgal Feb 2023 #2

It is. I'm off on Wednesdays. Aristus Feb 2023 #3

Is it any small wonder DENVERPOPS Feb 2023 #24

I'm an atheist, but Aristus, you are doing the Lord's work -- seriously. enough Feb 2023 #4

Well done! pandr32 Feb 2023 #5

Thank you. That was sweet. Aristus Feb 2023 #7

Totally understand your situation Aristus montanacowboy Feb 2023 #6

Sending hugs and holding positive thoughts that the good livetohike Feb 2023 #8

+1. Salute Tetrachloride Feb 2023 #9

Thank you. Aristus Feb 2023 #10

I taught and saw a lot of kids and parents with issues badhair77 Feb 2023 #11

You have a very difficult job. tiredtoo Feb 2023 #12

You are truly doing cilla4progress Feb 2023 #13

Thank you, cilla. Aristus Feb 2023 #38

I don't know how you do it cate94 Feb 2023 #14

Remember... ZenDem Feb 2023 #15

This is for when Friday comes around. iscooterliberally Feb 2023 #16

Thank you for bringing so much healing into a world which needs it so badly bedazzled Feb 2023 #17

We all love you, too! ancianita Feb 2023 #18

Physician Assistant. But thank you. Aristus Feb 2023 #25

Great! That physician is blessed, too! ancianita Feb 2023 #27

I never see him anymore. Aristus Feb 2023 #29

Ah. Thanks for the details. ancianita Feb 2023 #30

We're a community health organization, so we get state and federal funding. Aristus Feb 2023 #31

I see. ancianita Feb 2023 #32

I hope your week gets better. WDLAL Feb 2023 #19

Thank you. Aristus Feb 2023 #53

So sorry. Condolences. Please stay encouraged, Aristus. We love you. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Feb 2023 #20

Thank you, lmsp. Aristus Feb 2023 #39

Damn. I'm so sorry. I'm glad you are there for these people. GPV Feb 2023 #21

Love you too. tavernier Feb 2023 #22

I had a Manhattan for my Friday night cocktail a few weeks ago. Aristus Feb 2023 #40

Bourbon makes the best Manhattan. tavernier Feb 2023 #43

Sorry, Aristus. The trenches are not pretty. I wish you consolation and strength. n/t TygrBright Feb 2023 #23

... alwaysinasnit Feb 2023 #26

This message was self-deleted by its author Prairie_Seagull Feb 2023 #28

I wish I could help you LittleGirl Feb 2023 #33

Thanks ms.pamela Feb 2023 #34

You deserve a house full of furry, 4-legged therapists. Hermit-The-Prog Feb 2023 #35

Thank you for who you are and the work you do. LuckyLib Feb 2023 #36

Thank you. TdeV Feb 2023 #37

Thank you all for your kind words and expressions of support. Aristus Feb 2023 #41

Not everyone wants to be saved, babylonsister Feb 2023 #42

Hell is not just in afterlife. live love laugh Feb 2023 #44

Deep breath. Care for yourself first. You're doing the work of angels... CousinIT Feb 2023 #45

Dearest Aristus - In our assorted discussions... 3catwoman3 Feb 2023 #46

Thank you, 3catwoman3; that means a lot. Aristus Feb 2023 #48

I'm so sorry you're having to deal with so much stress, Aristus. highplainsdem Feb 2023 #47

Thank you for the hugs, highplainsdem. Aristus Feb 2023 #49

And we love you back. Sending lots of virtual hugs and vibes for strength and niyad Feb 2023 #50

Thank you, niyad. Aristus Feb 2023 #51

I am planning on it. niyad Feb 2023 #52