When I first started developing symptoms of PTSD, it was all very confusing. The main emotion that came up for me was sadness. However, it was…
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The Truth
The truth can hurt. The truth can be scary. No worse, it can be terrifying. But the truth needs to be heard. Because the truth is powerful.… Read more “The Truth”
Happiness – Is there a Secret?
Today I want to touch on two topics that goes hand in hand: Happiness & stress. When I tell people I work as a paramedic, they automatically… Read more “Happiness – Is there a Secret?”
Ignorance is Bliss?
We arrived on scene, Fire was already there with the patient. I was informed this patient was having shortness of breath, felt dizzy and had blurred vision.… Read more “Ignorance is Bliss?”
My First Delivery
I am about to doze off when my pager yelps its insistent static voice at me. Ughh… this always happens, dispatch always have impeccable timing on night… Read more “My First Delivery”
Trauma
Below is a story that is very personal, and I didn’t have the courage to post it until now. By posting this, I am hoping it can… Read more “Trauma”
An Odd Place
This post is for you, the readers. Thank you for your support and your encouragement for me to continue writing. It has been difficult for me to… Read more “An Odd Place”
A Second Chance
As a paramedic, we have the opportunity to impact an individual and their family’s life everyday. However, it’s not often we get a real save. What do… Read more “A Second Chance”
That’s Not What I Meant – Part 2
My partner and I got called for a transfer to take a patient who’s a paraplegic to the hospital for an assessment by a doctor. We got… Read more “That’s Not What I Meant – Part 2”
Dope
Responded to the jail cells the other day for an overdose/intoxication: Pt: “I got dope on me. Here let me show you” Reaches with his hand underneath… Read more “Dope”