2. I think there is a big difference between seeing someone you love blown to bits, maimed, etc. than seeing a stranger. For doctors, nurses, cops, paramedics etc. their training takes over and they focus on the task at hand, rather than on the fact that it's a person beneath their hands. It's a limb to be reattached, or a gaping wound to be closed, not a child, mother, father etc. with a horrible injury. It's the only way to do what they do and not go mad. And many people in these types of professions do suffer from burn-out, addiction, mental illness (PTSD and depression) and higher rates of divorce. Could I do it? I honestly don't know. My mom assures me that with the training and skills just about anybody can rise to the occassion. -- Cindy's Cottage

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Date Posted: 13:26:42 10/19/07 Fri
Author: Carla
Subject: 2. I think there is a big difference between seeing someone you love blown to bits, maimed, etc. than seeing a stranger. For doctors, nurses, cops, paramedics etc. their training takes over and they focus on the task at hand, rather than on the fact that it's a person beneath their hands. It's a limb to be reattached, or a gaping wound to be closed, not a child, mother, father etc. with a horrible injury. It's the only way to do what they do and not go mad. And many people in these types of professions do suffer from burn-out, addiction, mental illness (PTSD and depression) and higher rates of divorce. Could I do it? I honestly don't know. My mom assures me that with the training and skills just about anybody can rise to the occassion.
In reply to: Marilyn 's message, "Mermaid in a Bowl of Tears - Part Seven 'The End of Ordinary Life'" on 08:06:52 10/19/07 Fri

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3. Partly I think it's that he loves Ireland and Belfast, just as Casey does. I think he also wants to do a good job and maybe make a difference in the lives he touches -- maybe be the one fair experience with the RUC for many Catholics. (NT) -- Carla, 13:28:25 10/19/07 Fri

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