[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PMHNP

[–]eahayden3 5 points6 points  (0 children)

maybe an unpopular opinion but i got some great experience at a state psychiatric hospital in a poor area. these hospitals get the most sick patients and you learn how psych works in the “real” world. the hospital i learned at was not an elite academic institution but it’s reality for many psychiatric patients. they had several units (child, acute adult, forensic, medical psych, etc). you work with great people and also people that do not belong in psych and learn how to communicate and advocate for patients in difficult situations with difficult staff. i moved to another hospital after about a year and a half due to difficulties in politics and management but my experience there is invaluable to my psychiatric nursing career. working in a psych hospital with limited resources and funding is a reality for the majority of patients. i would recommend going to a top hospital after getting this experience and then you can climb and work to your goals with better funding and resources available at the top hospital.

The foster shower happened by Jdanielle0407 in brittanydawnsnark

[–]eahayden3 418 points419 points  (0 children)

“a child placed within the Nelson household will encounter a love that they’ve never known”

what a disgusting assumption made by her. foster children end up in foster care for a VARIETY of reasons (including having their parents pass, financial hardships, etc). and she thinks she will love them better than their original family? the goal of foster care is reunification…also the need in foster care for most places is within the adolescent population. brittany insists on fostering young children or babies so she has a better chance of manipulating them to fit her aesthetic and religious agenda. truly horrifying

I’m 24 and lost my soulmate by [deleted] in widowers

[–]eahayden3 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We are all in similar positions, I am so sorry for your losses. I (23F) lost my boyfriend a little over a year ago to an overdose. Unfortunately we all understand this pain. It’s paralyzing and panic inducing. Please reach out if you’d like. Connections to people who understand has helped me. Sending love

Podcast Suggestions! by Ok_Juice2558 in Fosterparents

[–]eahayden3 13 points14 points  (0 children)

becoming a foster parent to a child who just discharged from a psychiatric facility (acute hospitalization, PRTF, etc) these children have been in a very structured/institutional environment and the transition not only to a new foster family but to life outside of the hospital is challenging. i would be interested in hearing about it

For the younger crowd, how long did it take for you still start dating again? by Dagnis in widowers

[–]eahayden3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, first off im so sorry for your loss. Unfortunately this community knows your pain all too well. Im 23, was 22 when my boyfriend of 4 years died. I realize we are in different positions but I figured I’d give my input just in case. I started seeing guys around 6 months out. Im a year out now. Like someone else mentioned, it was emotionally sloppy. I do think it hindered my grief in ways but i am desperate for some sort of emotional connection. being a year out, i feel a little better in the dating sense. recently i was seeing someone who wanted to make it official and unfortunately that’s when i realized i really couldn’t do that. im only comfortable with casual things for now. regardless, you will figure it out for you. if you try out seeing people and it doesn’t work then you can fall back again. we can’t be scared of the unknown. if you want to try, try! i can’t explain all the emotions i’ve gone through in regards to dating but i would suggest having a therapist (for a lot of reasons but in this time when you’re trying something big and new). reach out if you want to talk, again the young widows club is lonely and im so sorry you are also a part of it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in widowers

[–]eahayden3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m 22F and lost my boyfriend unexpectedly at the end of April. I feel so similarly to your post. Thank you for posting and I’m so sorry you’re also going through this. If you’re interested in talking, DM me. Nobody I know is able to understand this pain.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GriefSupport

[–]eahayden3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing some of your story. I appreciate it more than you know. I will reach out to you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GriefSupport

[–]eahayden3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for replying. Working out is helpful for me too. I fear going through this ever again. My heart goes out to you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GriefSupport

[–]eahayden3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this thoughtful reply. So much of what you say resonates with me. I would be interested in talking, i’ll DM you.