Last few days of March, and the weather is still deciding if it’s Winter or Spring…
Some things in my profession can lead to what’s called secondary or vicarious trauma — “the stress resulting from helping or wanting to help a traumatized or suffering person.”* I frequently pray for emotional protection and support in my work, and feeling this protection was my HWN today :)
Also, I added a recording of Jenny’s singing in Sacrament meeting for Easter to my post on Sunday. Check it out :)
*Figley, C.R. (Ed.) (1995). Compassion Fatigue: Secondary Traumatic Stress Disorders from Treating the Traumatized. New York: Brunner/Mazel, p.7.
I truly am amazed at what you must go through emotionally. Knowing you personally, I’m confident you are capable of such. I too am grateful for the heavenly power that helps us remain strong despite the challenges of mortality.
Thanks for reading Paul :) and thank you for your comment!