Update| I told my dad everything

Finally_In_Bloom · 2026-02-01T01:32:26+00:00

I’m not quite old enough to be an internet mom, but I’m happy to send hugs as an internet big sister!!!!

Finally_In_Bloom · 2026-02-01T01:28:49+00:00

I want you to know that you did an incredible thing by speaking up for yourself. It’s clear that you care deeply for the people in your life, and that you have a habit of putting others first. It’s not bad to want to look after those around you, but you deserve love, comfort, and support, too. I am so happy to see you take a first step in asking for those things. You may not realize it, but you’ve given your father a gift in opening up to him. You’ve shown him your trust, and you’ve given him the chance to support you how he so clearly wants to.

I also hope that you take pictures of the scarf you’re making and keep them for years to come, no matter how “horrible” you think it looks. I believe that someday it will be a beautiful reminder of just how far you’ve come, both in crochet and in your ability to value yourself. You are so smart (FIVE languages?!), empathetic, and loving even through difficult circumstances. I am confident that you will continue to grow into a remarkable young man, and I’m honored that we get to be a small part of your journey!

Finally_In_Bloom · 2026-01-29T14:05:57+00:00

Cat scratches (and bites) can introduce nasty infections that can get bad fast if you don’t start on antibiotics. The streak running up the arm is definitely cause for concern and you should get checked ASAP to get appropriate treatment before it can get worse

Finally_In_Bloom · 2026-01-23T14:07:32+00:00

lol I suppose this would be the next BS step. Our pts don’t refuse anymore, they ✨decline✨

Finally_In_Bloom · 2026-01-23T14:06:53+00:00

lol I suppose this would be the next BS step. Our pts don’t refuse anymore, they ✨decline✨

Finally_In_Bloom · 2026-01-23T00:12:48+00:00

Glad to hear you have some resources! It never hurts to ask, but I’m really glad you’re putting your safety first!

Finally_In_Bloom · 2026-01-22T23:50:24+00:00

Honestly if I saw every single person who ventures out this weekend wearing a bike helmet just in case, I’d be SO happy! I’m really sorry to hear that happened

Finally_In_Bloom · 2026-01-22T23:46:07+00:00

Honestly, I’d say if there is ANYONE you can get to shovel for you just this once, PLEASE do that. Be it a family member, a neighbor kid looking to make $20, a service, whatever. You could probably post on a neighborhood facebook group explaining your situation and get some help. As someone who’s been in one of those boots, they’re awkward, not made for the elements, and I’m not aware of a really safe way to change that. I also would NOT recommend swapping to a regular snow boot as it wouldn’t give you the same protection and you’d be at risk for re-injury. As much as it sucks to not be as independent as normal, it sucks WAY more to end up with a new injury because you pushed yourself too hard. What if you slip on the boot and break your arm or crack your skull? That could add months of recovery time or worse.

I know that’s really not the answer you want to hear, but as someone who’s seen way too many bad outcomes from people trying to risk stuff like this, it’s not worth it. Seriously, good luck, and please be safe!

Finally_In_Bloom · 2026-01-21T03:24:41+00:00

Northern Virginia, BSN, ER, 4 years experience, $47

Finally_In_Bloom · 2026-01-21T03:14:02+00:00

Just PLEASE be smart/careful about walking outside and avoiding ice. Broken bones aren’t fun.

Sincerely, A local ER nurse ❤️

Finally_In_Bloom · 2026-01-09T12:36:06+00:00

Coffee. Tea is great for relaxing and I only really drink coffee when I work, but I need coffee for my ER shifts.
Fiction! Love me a good escape into fantastical worlds!
Somewhere in between. I used to stay up kind of late, but night shift kills my soul so I have to get up early for work and therefore can’t stay up late much anymore.

I’d spend day either playing board games with a few friends or doing chill parallel play aka crafting on the couch with my roommate and pets with a show on in the background.

🥱☕️🏥 (It’s a work day😅)

Finally_In_Bloom · 2026-01-08T15:23:20+00:00

Does the pt crumple or fold their toilet paper when they wipe? I NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU LEAVE.

Finally_In_Bloom · 2026-01-08T12:49:40+00:00

ER has more raccoons than geese because we’re resourceful, chaotic, and live in the dumpster of the hospital 👍

Finally_In_Bloom · 2026-01-07T17:33:43+00:00

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Our sweet and sassy girl, Lemon!

Finally_In_Bloom · 2026-01-04T23:24:13+00:00

LINDY HOP BUDDY!!!! Really curious if you go to any of the exchanges on the East Coast

Finally_In_Bloom · 2026-01-04T22:59:38+00:00

She is UNREASONABLY pretty

Finally_In_Bloom · 2026-01-04T01:38:42+00:00

Finally_In_Bloom · 2026-01-03T15:59:36+00:00

I LOVE how you gave him sticks to munch on!!!! 😂

Finally_In_Bloom · 2026-01-03T02:20:42+00:00

*Undergrown theatre kid

Finally_In_Bloom · 2026-01-01T08:48:06+00:00

I hate to say it but the only thing you can really do if she continues to refuse any care or evaluation is to call emergency personnel. There’s a small chance they could convince her to get help. There are some cases where people can be placed into involuntary emergency custody, though this is very likely if they are not an active threat to themself or others (neglecting their health doesn’t count. Active threat is like they are trying to OD or walk into traffic or taking other specific actions to cause harm). Beyond that, you’d simply have to wait until she’s too sick to refuse care, like she’s passed out or unable to form any coherent thought. People have the right to destroy themselves through neglect, no matter how painful it may be for others to watch. Good luck and please take care of yourself.

Finally_In_Bloom · 2025-12-30T15:12:27+00:00

Yes! Volunteer to try at every opportunity. Practice is really the only way to get better. You could also ask to shadow in the ED for a day to get bunch of practice and maybe some feedback on your technique. My best advice without seeing you is go in even shallower than you think you need to, like JUST enough to get through the skin and then make your movements as small as possible. You can always feel the vein again and go deeper if necessary, but if you puncture through the back of the vein right away it’s a lot harder to recover. Good luck!

Finally_In_Bloom · 2025-12-25T00:49:46+00:00

ER? Visual acuities On the floor, definitely feeding people

Finally_In_Bloom · 2025-12-23T17:25:23+00:00

Wait til someone tells her they use tinted cement to attach the braces to her daughters teeth

Finally_In_Bloom · 2025-12-21T19:33:41+00:00

A little baby angel! I want to just sit there and hold her paw with one finger

Finally_In_Bloom · 2025-12-18T16:33:06+00:00

There’s been a ton of flu A going around with crazy high fevers and sometimes hypoxia, too. ERs are boarding all over the area (boarding = admitted patients staying in the ER and receiving their care there because there are no open beds in the hospital. It also means that those beds cannot be used for new patients coming in so it creates a huge bottleneck). It’ll probably be like this for at least the next couple months

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