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I Love Helping Others But I Need Help Back Sometimes Too

I'm a mn ER nurse. I've seen so much human hurt and peril it hurts to think about.
Tonight was so much worse than I've seen ever.
Why do people stay with overly abusive counterparts? I can somewhat see an excuse for just them, but when tiny children are involved...
please, please help the ones that can't help themselves. I wanted to steal 2 children tonight just to try to prove to them some people want to just care and love them.🙁

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BeachBum · F

Oh that's a hard one. Hugs

Havegreatfriends · 46-50, FVIP

Thank you. It was I'm crying now thinking about it.

BeachBum · F

@Havegreatfriends: I've been in similar situation. Hard to switch it off.
You're an asset to the world with the work you do.
Perhaps you have a professional obligation to report the issue to authorities if you strongly feel the children are at serious risk. They may get help for them. Worst case is they will be removed from their parents. That's a hard call but in extreme cases, necessary.

Havegreatfriends · 46-50, FVIP

@BeachBum: Social Services came early that morning. I truly hope and pray that they're well and together. The last thing I would want is for them to be separated.
Thank you. I love my job but so despise the pain and cruelty I see sometimes. I really wish I had a way to take all of them home with me.