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In my nursing days I was objectively aware that frustration and being treated with contempt was/is an issue for the elderly and disabled (for patients; residents; clients)
I have always treated people with respect regardless of disability; race; age; sex; sexual preference; religion etc.
A couple examples:
One young lady who suffered with Freidriech Ataxia when she changed service providers said that she would not change unless they hired me.
I thought “I am not that good!” and then I met her other carers who were so patronising.
When I worked in a major hospital I was told off for spoiling patient when all I was doing was treating them like people.
I am now old, disabled and overweight so am subjectively aware of frustration and being treated with contempt.
BUT with age comes wisdom and I am determined to be healthier and slimmer using affirmations: diet and doing what exercises that am able to do.
Plus I am grateful for where I live and for all the trees and birds in my garden and for friends and family that help and support me.
“BELIEVE IN THE POSSIBILITY OF WHAT YOU INTEND TO DO, HOLD IT STRONGLY IN YOUR MIND AND IT WILL HAPPEN”
From Natural Magic by Doreen Valiente
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