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usalsfyre said:
Getting sincerely worried about the possibility of divorce :unsure:...
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Just something to consider:

We live a lot longer these days. We have "time" to change in different ways, different directions. That's why divorce is so common. "'Til death do us part" as sad as it seems is NOT the reality of our lives anymore. In a lot of ways, divorce is more about transitioning from one way of being to another.

Of course, that doesn't take away the pain. I wish for you both the best (and most appropriate) outcome.
 
Somewhere in the last three weeks the train seriously left the tracks. I still love my wife, but we can't seem to communicate without yelling, and things that are hard to take back are getting said. If we don't figure something out soon there's not going to be anything left to repair.
 
Just through out my back. God ive nevet been in this much pain.
 
usalsfyre said:
Somewhere in the last three weeks the train seriously left the tracks. I still love my wife, but we can't seem to communicate without yelling, and things that are hard to take back are getting said. If we don't figure something out soon there's not going to be anything left to repair.
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Well then, it sounds like you need a third party to sit down with you and help you listen to and hear each other. It's fair to say, "Let's put the hard stuff on hold until we can find someone we both trust to work with us." It doesn't have to be a shrink; I'd bet there are "Peer Counselors" available at low or no cost somewhere nearby.

Just make sure YOU don't turn up the heat, even if she does.

Love is a choice and sometimes you gotta work at it.

PM if you want
 
firetender said:
Well then, it sounds like you need a third party to sit down with you and help you listen to and hear each other. It's fair to say, "Let's put the hard stuff on hold until we can find someone we both trust to work with us." It doesn't have to be a shrink; I'd bet there are "Peer Counselors" available at low or no cost somewhere nearby.

Just make sure YOU don't turn up the heat, even if she does.

Love is a choice and sometimes you gotta work at it.

PM if you want
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What he said. Plus, you guys are in the middle of adjusting to your sons diagnosis, I bet without a firm plan for his therapies and stuff.

I firmly disagree that till death do us part is not for today's people, but it takes complete buy in from both spouses to make it work. We have looked disaster in the face several times in our marriage (usually my fault) and thanks to our commitment to not mentioning divorce and God's guidance of my husband, we make it through.
 
I'm really sorry to hear that usalsfyre :( I wish both of you the best
 
I am very surprised by the way our emts act while working with a patient. Calm down, catch your breath , and slow down. Especially when all we are doing is a transfer home the patient won't die if you take 15 seconds longer to put on the o2. Patients can feel your nervousness.


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exodus said:
I am very surprised by the way our emts act while working with a patient. Calm down, catch your breath , and slow down. Especially when all we are doing is a transfer home the patient won't die if you take 15 seconds longer to put on the o2. Patients can feel your nervousness.


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I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=33.799431,-116.377030
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Haha. Who is your partner today?
 
exodus said:
I am very surprised by the way our emts act while working with a patient. Calm down, catch your breath , and slow down. Especially when all we are doing is a transfer home the patient won't die if you take 15 seconds longer to put on the o2. Patients can feel your nervousness.


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I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=33.799431,-116.377030
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In school: "EMS... Racing the Reaper and Saving Lives!"

Working 911: "Slow down... Prolonging Lives if We Are Lucky."

Working IFT: "Dude... Seriously, They Aren't Gonna Die Today."

Patient: "First Day on the Job, huh?"
 
On the computer now... Lol. But basically what happened was he went to put the patient on a NC. He's not familiar with the rig so I told him where to get it from. He found it and ripped the package open almost throwing / dropping the actual cannula. It was pretty funny at the time, for me at least.
 
I want to do something that I think is kind of stupid. :\
 
I find it sad that I can't read most of the threads on the forum without getting angry at and/or disgusted by the posters.

I think I need to take a deep breath and not read any more posts about:
  • Finding a job in CA
  • EMT-B skills and "how we should do more"
  • NREMT testing and "how hard it is"
  • Firefighters having ANYTHING to do with EMS.
  • Boots, pants or stethoscopes

I need some Xanax and a hug.
 
n7lxi said:
I find it sad that I can't read most of the threads on the forum without getting angry at and/or disgusted by the posters.

I think I need to take a deep breath and not read any more posts about:
  • Finding a job in CA
  • EMT-B skills and "how we should do more"
  • NREMT testing and "how hard it is"
  • Firefighters having ANYTHING to do with EMS.
  • Boots, pants or stethoscopes

I need some Xanax and a hug.
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I got a brand new stethoscope during my EMT class but I'm not sure it is the best kind. Soon after I got my steth I had to pass the extremely hard NREMT. Soon after that I was on the tough job hunt in California with like a billion points on my record (do you think that hurt me getting a job?!?!?!).

Once I got hired I strongly believe EMTs should be able to do much much more, I mean come on we are one step below a medic and a medic is basically a doctor. And Firefighters are dedicated people who place all of their training on EMS. They love EMS and the system works perfectly. I mean we have a huge ladder engine, we gotta show it off to the public by using it as a valuable resource during a medical aid. :P :P

Edit: and I strongly believe that EMS workers should be packing heat at all times!!
 
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