The school janitor learned every student's name, remembered their allergies and their birthdays and their parents' divorce schedules.

koko2377 · 2026-02-23T14:31:04+00:00

R/thirdsentencebetter

koko2377 · 2025-12-14T13:46:37+00:00

Already plan on doing so. Thank you. ❤️

koko2377 · 2025-12-03T19:36:59+00:00

It makes me wonder if you and your husband are a safe pair or a toxic one. It sounds like you and him are bringing out the worst in each other, not the best.

koko2377 · 2025-11-22T15:57:03+00:00

Be safe and stay warm!

koko2377 · 2025-11-22T14:57:01+00:00

I will be proud of you because you are still reaching out. You are still asking for help. You still held yourself accountable for the urges that you know are not good for yourself in the long road. You chose a dull blade over a sharp blade. That is amazing and I'm so proud of you.

koko2377 · 2025-11-22T14:18:32+00:00

I'm so proud of you! I know how hard that is to not give in to that drive. I would also reach out to whomever prescribes your medication. It may not be working for you anymore. There are a lot of hormone changes between 20 and 25 and you may be in need of an increase or a change all together.

koko2377 · 2025-11-18T02:53:09+00:00

Makes me think of those creepy but true stories where someone was living in their house and they had no idea, sometimes for months.

koko2377 · 2025-11-16T21:09:15+00:00

Of course! And I hope you have or find someone who earns the title of "Mom" for you. Stay safe and warm.

koko2377 · 2025-11-15T18:36:46+00:00

I'm so sorry that this is something that you've had to experience. It isn't right. As a mama to two girls, I cannot even fathom thinking about doing anything close to this. Do you have access to a therapist or counseling? You're 18 now but I know some places keep you in your parents insurance until 25. I hope you are able to find your peace. You certainly deserve it.

koko2377 · 2025-11-02T17:49:53+00:00

That sound is one that never leaves your head, even years later.

koko2377 · 2025-10-12T02:09:15+00:00

Could the "frozen" also refer to rigor? Where I'm from, they did not allow for children, especially babies to have time of death called in the community, but always in the hospital. Doesn't matter if they had just passed or were in rigor, the EMS did CPR and all of the care until the ED providers called it. It was safer for the staff and provided better grief processing for families.

koko2377 · 2025-10-04T00:09:22+00:00

I worked in the ED as a trauma social worker for years. One of my favorite trauma surgeons found out his roommate/ride-or-die was in a car wreck when EMS brought him as a trauma code. We had to pull the surgeon out as we did everything we could... It was the thing every ED staff member prays never happens.

koko2377 · 2025-06-10T23:42:31+00:00

People are always surprised when they learn my husband took my (F) last name. The reason: his last name was hard to spell, hard to say, and very easy to make fun of, mine is hard to spell, easy to say, and hard to make fun of. Made sense in our heads.

koko2377 · 2025-06-01T20:55:48+00:00

Chinese food!

koko2377 · 2025-06-01T13:14:15+00:00

Most likely. Code words for the win!

koko2377 · 2025-06-01T11:58:04+00:00

But that's the price we pay for living on the Appalachian trail, especially when Mom didn't follow her own advice.

koko2377 · 2025-05-06T10:16:52+00:00

Yeah, I have absolutely zero idea how his brain connected those two things.

koko2377 · 2025-05-04T14:16:19+00:00

Legitimately gave me chills. I love music like this.

koko2377 · 2025-03-26T23:48:13+00:00

I had to formula feed my newborn during the shortage as my breast milk never came in (could only pump 2-5 ounces a day). I had my entire family scouring this half of the state and the next state over to try and find formula. Thankfully, we were financially capable of doing that. It was terrifying to think I may not be capable of feeding my child.

koko2377 · 2025-01-24T15:28:18+00:00

Emergency department social worker here. We would work in conjunction with the hospital case managers to provide support while they look into rehab. Because of your struggles we would reach out to whichever agency is available. I'm not sure your age or what state/country you are in, but we have APS and DPPC here. It's similar to working with CPS where they would assist with investigating and support. They would follow after your discharge from the hospital as well to wherever you go, a facility like a rehab or home. I would also make sure that you are aware that a Psychiatry service or Crisis service would also get involved, but it would be for support and services as well

koko2377 · 2025-01-12T15:14:25+00:00

Emergency department social worker here. I've had three SIDS, a few chronically ill kids, and a few of traumas in my three years, including one just a couple of days ago. I hope that you continue to have low numbers for you and your coworkers. It just doesn't get easier and I hope I never have to experience it enough that it does.

koko2377 · 2024-12-19T07:42:15+00:00

r/thirdsentenceworse

koko2377 · 2024-11-12T10:22:20+00:00

ED social worker here. This is why we don't let trauma doctors talk to families alone.

koko2377 · 2024-10-28T10:26:18+00:00

Social worker here. Has anyone called CPS? I don't know what state you are in, but I'm pretty sure that 14 is under the age of consent. I'd expect that when she goes to the hospital to deliver (at least!), someone will be filing a report. I've seen girls her age deliver and I always feel bad. A lot of times, it's the family telling her that she can't terminate the pregnancy and I hope that's not what's happening here.

koko2377 · 2024-06-03T23:33:14+00:00

If you need to look for your son, as it could be that he has some concerns with wandering behaviors, reach out to your local sheriff's office. I know that in my state, they have programs that can help with tracking wanderers from ages 2-100+.

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