Thank you, that means a lot 🥹

Or they may have been far too young, or experienced so much suffering in their lives. It can be a lot to sit with that sadness sometimes. But it’s also a privilege to have known them and cared for them. I try to remember that on days like today where it feels especially heavy.

I thinking holding on to that compassion, empathy & even grief - allowing yourself to feel that sadness - is part of what makes a good nurse. But some instances really hurt - for whatever reason - maybe you had a good rapport with them, or they reminded you of your own mum.

I do understand - if you were to get too attached and too sad each time a patient dies, you wouldn’t last long working in the health sector, as you’d burn out and your own mental health would suffer. But I think we wouldn’t be human if we didn’t form attachments or feel sad when they pass.

That was great too!

No ACT show but he is playing at the Opera House

Yes! Just announced!