NihilisticTendencies
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Guys.
I'm probably in shock still. But I needed to get this out. Probably wrong meme I don't know I've never made one like this sorry
I work at ahalfway house. A good one, there's a lot of shitty ones where I am but mines a good one. No insurance scams or fraud just people that actually care.
I was a client here and I've been staff as a house manager for 9months.
I celebrated 2 years clean yesterday.
Part of my job is curfew checks and this girl was on early curfew but didn't call in like supposed to. I did the usual, text, no answer..call..no answer..
Not too concerned since usually the girl just fell asleep so we pop in to their apartment and check.
We don't have locks on the bathroom doors.
When I saw her I knew it was too late but I called 911 and started cpr.
I was pretty hysterical and alone but the other manager was in her apt next door so I was able to call her from my personal phone while on the phone w 911 on my work phone and doing cpr.
It's been 3hrs and the coroner is coming.
This girl always said "love you" to me and I try to stay more professional with the girls but couldn't help but say it back, she was loved and had been here fighting her demons for a few months.
I guess she's at peace now.
Thanks for listening. I dont know what else to do right now. .
kindergardencop
Davadee dabadaa
SunAnvil
Stay safe, stay well and peace to you.
NihilisticTendencies
Peace to u as well. Thank u
wetuttle2
Thanks for doing your job with care. From your own fight, you must know that you will lose more. Don't stop the fight to save lives. Matter
NihilisticTendencies
I may bitch a lot about the long hours and unpredictable situations but yes I really do care,thnx for reminder of why I deal w the other bs
kxsiii
Sorry, Dude. May peace be found for you too.
NihilisticTendencies
Thank u, and her 3 kids.
omfgjess
Continue helping people, I'm sorry you had to go through that.
NihilisticTendencies
Thank u
triforceofsad
You are a good person for trying so hard. Not just with the CPR but for determination in your own fight and how you treat those in your job.
NihilisticTendencies
Thank you
therocksfannypack
Man, that is beautiful
jessiepinkman
Well, that's really heavy duty OP. Facing death always changes you a little bit. You did all you humanly could in this situation.
NihilisticTendencies
I think u may be right. (Love ur username!!)
CyberSpaceGal
We cant win all the battles
NihilisticTendencies
Very true. And we can't stop fighting either.
CyberSpaceGal
You did all you could , thank you op!
MYDOGTRAMP367
I lost my baby brother. I never seen it coming since we knew he was the one with a PHd. Destinaed
NihilisticTendencies
Oh I'm so sorry :( I can't imagine. We do learn that this disease does not discriminate. And thsnk u
envibiomio
Op, I'm sorry you had to go through this. You're gonna be ok. You're so strong. ❤
NihilisticTendencies
Thank u
envibiomio
Always, dude.
Draegos1
So, so sorry. For her and for you. She knew someone cared about her, though; remember that. You did good.
NihilisticTendencies
I appreciate that thank u
NihilisticTendencies
Yoooo now I'm at the FLL airport during the shooting...I'm safe I hid n ran out when shit went down.on the tarmac now waiting...wtf.
iminaglasscaseofemotions
I'm proud of you for your sobriety, and happy you could vent to us, I hear you.
NihilisticTendencies
Thank you that means more then u know.
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NihilisticTendencies
Thank u I've been busy with work today but I will reach out of needed thanks
badgerthewitness
I'm glad that you're giving back. Remember what paramedics tell each other: you cannot save them all. But it's worth a try every time.
badgerthewitness
Every good day you gave someone was a victory. Thanks for doing what you do.
NihilisticTendencies
Thank u so much I appreciate that
Jezebella
Practice self care. Be aware of how you are doing and okay with asking for help if you need it. We all need it sometimes.
NihilisticTendencies
One of my fav cliches-u can't pour from an empty glass.i can't emphasize enough how essential self care is u are so right!
PapaShu
Stay strong OP.
NihilisticTendencies
Thanks for the encouragement
Legos13
So sorry for your loss. You are doing good things, and have a big heart. 2 years is huge, hope you are proud of yourself!
NihilisticTendencies
I am proud of the progress I've made getting a handle on my mental health issues,in turn making staying clean "easy"
Boanamo
Its always good to be able to talk about it, well done on your fight and keep your heart in what your doing for them
NihilisticTendencies
thank u
BlueNickTattoo
I'm with you @OP. Been clean of opiates for more than a year now.
KittenAddiction
2 and a half here. keep fighting! Even when PAWS hits
NihilisticTendencies
Congrats! yes ur right I am aware of the PAWS but do forget about it !
NihilisticTendencies
Congrats. This shit down by me is dropping kids left and right it's the scariest thing I've ever seen so sad
majorbojangles
Fentanyl?
NihilisticTendencies
Most likely it's been in all the stuff around here when there's been an OD so I would imagine this is the same if they test it
BlueNickTattoo
I live in Vancouver. I getcha
thisiswhathappenslarrywhenyoufindastrangerinthealps
Same
EnuffKatzAwlready
I'm clean for a while too. Here in Philly kids are dropping like 35 per month from all the fentanyl. It's sad.
NihilisticTendencies
Yea and the narcan isn't working like it does w straight dope.2.3,4 doses still barely helps and 1st responders are running out
NihilisticTendencies
:..also congrats on ur sobriety
KeeperofthekidS16
Sad face
NihilisticTendencies
:(
KeeperofthekidS16
:(
mariapia0815
Don't be afraid to let the other girls see how you feel. They need to know they matter to someone, even if they don't think they do.
NihilisticTendencies
Beautifully spoken. Thank u
thisiswhathappenslarrywhenyoufindastrangerinthealps
Probably penguin meme
NihilisticTendencies
Penguin. Right. An thank u shitty indeed
thisiswhathappenslarrywhenyoufindastrangerinthealps
But also, shitty situation, just remember why you're sober
pythongs
yes, wrong meme, but it's ok. I hope you're ok.
NihilisticTendencies
Thank u
FlysaMinelly
Thank you for trying and for being there
NihilisticTendencies
Thank u
StayingDistracted
Someone I know overdosed on new years eve a few days ago as well... Life gets too real sometimes.
NihilisticTendencies
Oh man that's so rough I'm sorry for ur loss
KatsDiscoBall
Process it however you need to process it. You did all you could and CONGRATS ON YOUR SOBRIETY
NihilisticTendencies
Thank u I'm hoping to get some sleep tonight
KatsDiscoBall
I hope you are able to sleep. You did your best, and that's all anyone can ask.
NihilisticTendencies
thank u. and i did a bit.
KatsDiscoBall
Good to hear. You might not get over this for a long time, but you will eventually get through it.
filthbucketsfullofpuke
Im blue dabudeedabuu die. :(
GirthBrooks91
littlewaffle
I'm so sorry for your loss @op. I worked with opiate users at my previous job. Got to know a guy for only 5hrs, found out 2days after his...
littlewaffle
visit tht he'd OD at his home. My boss didn't want to tell me til the end of the day. I tried, but I broke down crying, my heart was broken
littlewaffle
..I was very lucky because my team was supportive. I know you'll be great and be there for your team. Stay strong and my condolences to you.
NihilisticTendencies
I'm sorry it's so hard when we try to help but are unable to.just remember u did ur best, it's keeping me sane thinking that way
PrettyBasicNotABitch
1/2 Remember to take care of you first or else you won't be much help to anyone else. This is going to be a difficult time for you so don't
PrettyBasicNotABitch
2/3 forget to speak up and reach out. You've got a lot of support behind you. Don't forget to pray. Much love to you from a fellow
PrettyBasicNotABitch
3/3 recovering alcoholic. Xoxo
NihilisticTendencies
Congrats on ur recovery!I have already reached out to my therapist,it's not really hitting me fully yet but I know I must process this
PrettyBasicNotABitch
In due time! Its a process of it's own. <3
NihilisticTendencies
I appreciate all of you thank u for the kind words.I am going to try and sleep as tomorrow will be difficult for all of my girls here.
ImWeezering
Holy shit, I love your name.
NihilisticTendencies
Mine?
PaulSmackageFromGrapevineTexas
Tell them and yourself to stay strong and don't give in. Even strangers on the internet want them to come out with a new life.
Luminesa
Stay strong good sir, and God bless you. You're a wonderful, kind, heroic individual. I'll keep you in my prayers. *Hugs.*
NihilisticTendencies
*ma'am* ;) but thank u so much
Luminesa
No problem! ^^
7imgrju
Pray. talk to someone about the exact nature of what's hurting you. If you need to apologise to someone do it. Turn your attention to help
7imgrju
Someone else
NihilisticTendencies
...ok bed time for real now.You all have helped lighten my heart a bit, I will respond in the am to anyone I miss while sleepimg.u all rock.
awildcharmander
Hey, if it's any consolation, you can see the thestrals now :)
NihilisticTendencies
Ok that made me smile a bit..Thanx :)
Imyourlesbianlover
Op I hope all goes for well you. It's stressful in situations like this. I work with adults with special needs and sometimes a client (1)
Imyourlesbianlover
Will get into something that can hurt them. Like chemicals and they are
Imyourlesbianlover
Some of the sweetest people. It's hard not to get attached to the clients.
NihilisticTendencies
Yes I've worked with special needs adults and other populations as well I always get attached I'm a caregiver by nature so I know what(1/2)
intashu
Always stay strong. They need you now more than ever. No words can express how important people like you are in the lives of thoes you save.
NihilisticTendencies
I appreciate that so much.
intashu
Doing better?
NihilisticTendencies
A little,thank u. We have a memorial service today for the girls here and community so that will be nice
Blautzle
I work at a shelter and have seen and been a part of similar situations. If you need to talk let me know.
NihilisticTendencies
I really appreciate it. It's rough to go through stuff like this I commend u for the work u do
Blautzle
We always say we keep each other sane, but feel free to hit me up too.
Blautzle
And the same to you. Honestly if you have any coworkers you are close to they will be your best resource for getting through this.
NihilisticTendencies
Well there's only 4 of us so we are close by necessity to do this work,but I do have 1in particular I am very close w n her Bestfriend(1/2)