I don't know if this will help at all but I'd like to share something with loved ones who are grieving:
I suffered some drug overdoses a few years ago during a tough period.
Two were severe, and one I nearly died in an ambulance.
Paramedics found me alone.
I suffered some drug overdoses a few years ago during a tough period.
Two were severe, and one I nearly died in an ambulance.
Paramedics found me alone.
I was alone in confusing desperate moments in the ambulance and ER. I was aware in semi-conscious moments fading in and out, that I was dying.
In both cases I reached for the comfort of a hand, or a pair of eyes.
A police officer held my hand.
And a nurse.
In both cases I reached for the comfort of a hand, or a pair of eyes.
A police officer held my hand.
And a nurse.
A hand - even a gloved hand - made me feel comfort. Eyes. Their voices.
Comforting tones and words.
I didn't feel alone. I felt human love.
If a health worker was at their side, trust me, they didn't die alone.
(Fin)
Comforting tones and words.
I didn't feel alone. I felt human love.
If a health worker was at their side, trust me, they didn't die alone.
(Fin)