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I Am Told To Let It Go


SassyBetsy

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Today the insurance company is delivering a hand brace that my OT recommended, but insurance refused to cover. I used the one they covered and it did not work out for me. I made lots of phone calls. I filed grievances. Was I right to fuss or not. All I know is it worked. It is being delivered today they tell me.

 

The nurse cart was in front of my room. I saw one of the men that claimed that table and had the staff's loyalty. When he saw me walk out of my bathroom,his eyes opened wide and he wheeled himself away quickly,kept glancing behind him. When I witnessed his fear in his eyes,no challenging there,he seemed pathetic. But I know he saw the anger in my eyes.

I need to let it go for my own sake. I mostly am upset at the staff. I felt shocked and betrayed.

Apparently I can report whatever I want,but the director investigated and they said they asked me and it was ok for me to not leave,the other residents wanted To move,leave. I just look insane. I even doubted myself listening to her. Until I looked at those beady cowardly eyes bulge out and his hasty retreat.

 

I need to put it behind me, but when the staff I reported come around,I get real anxious.

 

One lady from bingo came to my room to see if I was alright. She said you have to be. She said see you at Bingo.

 

Is this my existence now?

My roomie said I am an unforgiving person and gave me some unbelievable stories of what she has forgiven.Unlikely too.

 

I was so upset. My health not worth this..

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Hi Pam,  Hang in there.  Forgiving is hard.  But you are correct you need to learn to let it go or at least pick your battles.  Some things are worth fighting for, like the feeding of the lady who can't/won't eat,  but some things will take more energy than you can spare from your limited store.  So follow up on the fights you have a chance of winning or that involve higher principles and learn to let the others go through to the keeper. The phrase that got me through the rehab hospital was "don't sweat the small stuff", and that was hard enough when I knew I was going home in a few months.  It must be so much harder for you.

 

Love and Hugs

-Heather

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Pam. life does change but it changes really slowly.  I agree, don't sweat the small stuff.  I do that sometimes and the only one who suffers is me.  If I don't take care of myself there is no-one else to do it. I have to take some deep breaths and let it go. I know it is harder for you as you can't get away from the situation but it will change eventually, always does.

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