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Isolation and Varying forms of Grief: Finding emotional support from without in the community and from within

A mother on learning she needed to take care of herself while her baby was in the NICU.

In the absence of enough nursing, being a nurse; and then finding ways to avoid burnout.

A pediatric neurologist on helping parents understand they need a break/respite.

Self Care: Find tiny little opportunities to do something for yourself.

I did a deep dive into Self-Care: It was my method of surviving. It was either falling off a cliff or rising.

Her medical team knows what we’ve been through and gets it. They become like friends and family.

"I think we all work best when we don’t expect each other to change the core of who we are.”

A Nurse on Self Care: Preparing for the visit; Leaving the visit.

Think about what you need.

Christian music just really helps me to stay balanced. God has a plan.

I find my faith in community.
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