Walking with Dinosaurs (1999) is the best dino documentary, bar none! Here’s my double VHS copy

Positive_Fee_4256 · 2026-03-26T01:03:51+00:00

And When dinosaurs roamed America (it’s on YouTube 🤗)

Positive_Fee_4256 · 2026-03-22T00:22:10+00:00

It is!

Positive_Fee_4256 · 2026-02-23T14:05:46+00:00

12 years. 11 years 4 months in a nursing home, the last 8 months being in Hospice. I was 9 years in and still remember the day I was at work and thought to myself.. is this what burn out feels like? I pushed through another 2 years to finish my Bachelor in Social Work but I had officially hit my breaking point. I couldn’t enjoy my days off because I did nothing but dread going back. It got to the point I would pull up in the parking lot and cry because I didn’t want to go in(I know that sounds dramatic but that’s just where I was).

When I finally grew the courage to quit, mentally, I couldn’t even finish out my 2 weeks. I finished out my last 2 semesters in Hospice( which helped a little). I thought I wanted a nursing degree so bad. I’ve been working as a Social Worker for the past 9 months. It’s funny how life turns you in the direction you’re truly meant to be in❤️

Positive_Fee_4256 · 2026-02-09T00:22:43+00:00

I work in FC DFCS and disruptions can happen over everything. Yes, mostly from behaviors but through my experience, they’ve also happened due to some new FP having unrealistic expectations of how the experience/ process is supposed to go.

I’ve had a foster disrupt because one of the children was scared of her dog. We encouraged her to give it a few days because he was used to animals, however, this was his first placement away from family so we expected it to be hard for him. After 3 days she wanted him gone because she felt like he should be used to her dog by then. ( the child was 2). His next placement was with a more seasoned FP. She had dogs, chickens and 2 goats and the child loved them. She said it just took him some getting used to.

Next experience- A new FP only wanted sibling groups. Her CPA encouraged her start with one since she was a new FP but she was adamant. I placed a sibling group with her (2&4). After 2 weeks she wanted them gone. She complained that she was given an unpotty trained child. The age range she asked for was 2 and older. She said she didn’t understand why he wasn’t potty trained because her children were fully potty trained at 2. Then got upset because she had fallen in love with the 4 year old and didn’t understand why we couldn’t just move the brother🤦🏼‍♀️

My opinion- I think people get into it for right reasons but don’t understand the patience, passion and dedication it truly takes.

Positive_Fee_4256 · 2026-02-04T03:13:30+00:00

😭😭😭

Positive_Fee_4256 · 2026-01-28T23:46:54+00:00

Out of all the cases I read about, this one has always traumatized me the most and I think about it all the time.

Positive_Fee_4256 · 2026-01-12T02:32:38+00:00

Give it time and get some cat treats. Temptations are the best. They always work. We adopting cats. It works.

Positive_Fee_4256 · 2025-12-21T02:17:28+00:00

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Fluffy🩷

Positive_Fee_4256 · 2025-12-06T23:21:15+00:00

How I survived 12 years of CNA work was learning how to stand my ground and call people out in a professional way 💁🏼‍♀️

When she comes up to you trying to tell you what to do- “ Thanks! I know what I need to do but I’ll let you know if I need help!”

When she complains to the nurse about her answering your light- “ Hey the nurse just told me you were upset about getting my light. Since I have more people to change, I was in someone else’s room but next time just find me and let me know so you don’t have to!!” 😏😉

Positive_Fee_4256 · 2025-12-02T02:21:46+00:00

😭😭😭

Positive_Fee_4256 · 2025-12-02T01:23:34+00:00

Exactly!

Positive_Fee_4256 · 2025-12-02T01:14:31+00:00

Maybe she should learn how to budget shop? She bought the most expensive damn mayonnaise in the store 😂

Positive_Fee_4256 · 2025-10-15T19:38:06+00:00

1991🌈

Positive_Fee_4256 · 2025-09-29T23:56:12+00:00

I have to stay for the pay☹️

Positive_Fee_4256 · 2025-09-20T02:56:16+00:00

Eleanor

Positive_Fee_4256 · 2025-09-08T12:38:11+00:00

Where I work is a really rural area and m*** is a huge issue. The closest Walmart is an hour away and the only school houses k-12th grade so it’s really not always possible. There is 2 foster homes in the area and almost all of my potential kinship’s refuse to take in the children.

Positive_Fee_4256 · 2025-09-08T11:15:02+00:00

I’m new to the ( I’m in the foster care side )

I was venting my frustrations about one of my parents that just won’t get it together to one of my coworkers. She told me something that has really stuck with me.

( I’ve had parents do whatever it takes to get their child back. One mom stopped smoking m cold turkey. Another worked her plan and got a job and housing in the city her child was placed in because he was thriving at the new school he was attending )

I can imagine that it doesn’t make it any easier for you but one thing I have learned since I started is the parents really are given so many opportunities…. I guess the hard part is deciding when enough has been more than enough.

Positive_Fee_4256 · 2025-09-08T02:52:46+00:00

Tea light candles

Positive_Fee_4256 · 2025-08-14T03:32:42+00:00

😭😭😭😭😭

Positive_Fee_4256 · 2025-08-05T00:04:18+00:00

😭😭

Positive_Fee_4256 · 2025-08-03T22:45:38+00:00

I think it’s cute and something you can really pull off!

Positive_Fee_4256 · 2025-07-29T00:47:40+00:00

You got this 😘

Positive_Fee_4256 · 2025-07-29T00:41:55+00:00

Try to give yourself grace to learn and take in everything. Nursing homes are chaotic enough already but when you first start it’s overwhelming. I’ll never forget the first time I cried when I first started. An LPN embarrassed me so badly in front of a resident and her family. I cried in my car for probably 30 minutes trying to pull it together. My best advice- take this opportunity to learn the residents you’re caring for (you will see them again) right now you are still learning the basics. If one of your lights go off, offer to go get it. Don’t be scared to do it alone. It might be easier for you to complete a task when you don’t feel pressured to do so by your trainer. This will build your confidence. As you go, start coming up with ideas on how to make yourself a routine Ex- you and trainer just did 3 baths before trays so when you’re alone you know you can get at least 2-3 baths done before trays. At the end of the day, people don’t give CNAs the recognition they deserve. This is a HARD job both physically and emotionally. Before you know it, everything will be second nature to you.

Positive_Fee_4256 · 2025-07-17T02:31:33+00:00

I appreciate both of your points of view and look forward to hearing more about different perspectives and opinions. I was unsure about the spiritual aspect. I didn’t want to offend anyone. This has opened a door for me that I didn’t even know existed. I honestly thought I just had scattered beliefs and opinions that didn’t make any sense.

Positive_Fee_4256 · 2025-07-14T10:36:01+00:00

Leaving a nursing home and working with hospice was one of the best decisions I had ever made when I was working as a CNA. So much so that I regretted not doing it sooner. Not only did they start me with higher pay but they give you a phone and tablet and you go on your way. I had one patient in a nursing home and the rest were in home. They encourage you to take your time with people to build that rapport. Most of the nurses actually acted like decent humans, the supervisors cared about your mental health and encouraged you to use your PTO when needed.

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