Someone said we will all need counseling when this is over. I’m not sure we don’t all need counseling now.
I know death comes with my job. I realize my residents are living out their last years, and I’m lucky enough to be part of their journey.
I get to know my residents. They tell me about their families and share stories about the past. I watch them smile and laugh because they’re happy, and I hug them when they’re sad.
My residents get to know me and my family. They ask about my girls. They aren’t just residents; they’re my people.
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