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It was one of those days....

You know the kind hormones raging, cramps doing the cha-cha in my uterus, and every emotion hitting harder than a K-drama finale. I was trying to keep it together at the hospital, holding back tears like a dam made of caffeine and forced smiles.

But then… it happened.

Someone moved the gauze rolls to the wrong bin, and for some reason, that small act of organizational betrayal just shattered me. I quietly backed away from the nurses’ station and slipped into the supply stockroom like a stealthy, emotionally unstable ninja.

I found a nice, depressing corner between the IV fluids and adult diapers, and I let the tears flow. Ugly crying in full effect. I was dabbing my nose with what may or may not have been sterile packaging when I heard it:

"Uhh… are you okay?"

I whipped around, sniffling and red-eyed, and there was my coworker holding a box of latex gloves and looking at me like I just announced I was quitting to become a llama farmer.

I panicked.

"IT’S JUST… ALLERGIES," I blurted out, gesturing wildly at a box of disinfectant. "I think I’m allergic to… medical-grade plastic. Or maybe it’s… the emotional resonance of alcohol wipes. I don’t know. Jus.....THE SMELL."

She blinked. “Right. Hospital smells can be intense.”

I nodded like I was doing a TED Talk on nonsense. “Very intense. Dangerously aromatic. Honestly, I’m surprised it hasn’t been studied.”

She slowly backed out of the stockroom, still holding her gloves, probably wondering if I needed a psych consult or a hug.

I guess from now no one will ever question my suspiciously long “allergy” breaks in the supply room again. 😐
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mindstruggle · 31-35, F Pinned Comment
This is a funny post. 😑
BlueVeins · 22-25
XDHyperGirlXD1 · 31-35, F
@mindstruggle nope 🤭

Prettybratbi1tch · 26-30, F
Look I'm not laughing at you but girl your descriptions are hilarious. I'm sending virtual hugs your way though 🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂
mindstruggle · 31-35, F
@Prettybratbi1tch
🫂🫂🫂🫂💙💙
My snot is all over your hair
Piper · 61-69, F
Due to the entertaining way you worded this, I'm really not sure what reaction would be most appropriate. I'll just go with a hug...🫂
BlueVeins · 22-25
It's OK. 🤗 We all know you nurses are a little off your rocker, and we love you for it.
mindstruggle · 31-35, F
@BlueVeins
Awwe I appreciate that. 🤗
Stanlee · 61-69
I know exactly what ya mean dude I just open a bottle of red wine.
Ahhh, don't know to laugh or hug you? How about both?

Need some chocolate?
@mindstruggle laughing WITH you froggy
mindstruggle · 31-35, F
@Bexsy
🤗🤗🤗💙
@mindstruggle 🤗🤗🤗💙
YoMomma ·
mindstruggle · 31-35, F
@YoMomma
The post is supposed to be funny!!! 🤗💙
YoMomma ·
@mindstruggle aww oh i thought you had really been sad there for whatever reason ☺😊 ok.. sigh 😊
Mooed78 · F
I love your descriptions..not laughing but i felt i was there with you....especially this...cramps doing the cha-cha in my uterus..🤣
mindstruggle · 31-35, F
@Mooed78
You can laugh lmao I made it that way so it would be funny than dramatic.
Awwee thanks for noticing I really appreciate that.
Mooed78 · F
@mindstruggle I totally understand your day...I work in Healthcare too..Your post really resonated with me...
mindstruggle · 31-35, F
@Mooed78
I guess I should post more on this.
SkeetSkeet · 100+, F
This was a beautiful story 🫂
mindstruggle · 31-35, F
@SkeetSkeet
Thank you skeet!!! 🫂❤❤
XDHyperGirlXD1 · 31-35, F
I actually have a very important question to ask you 🤨
XDHyperGirlXD1 · 31-35, F
you told me to put the rolls in that bin 😒

 
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