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rowenabean · 1 month ago

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had a hard day today and all i can think of is after my grandfather died and i fell to pieces at work a bit (first year doctor) sitting down with my supervisor, a very awkward very high standards nearly-retirement physician, and him saying very bluntly "did you expect to be ok?"

it helps, actually. it's normal to be a bit lonely a few months after you've moved - even if it's a moving home your relationships have changed and haven't had time to settle out yet. really, did i expect to be ok

#to be clear dr stanley (not real name) was my favourite supervisor of that year #he really was high standards and really was awkward. but he really wanted to make you as good a doctor as he could and so #when he was grilling you you knew it was to a purpose. you knew that if you didn't know something it was ok to say that and he'd be #disappointed but then when he asked you it another time and you knew it now he would be SO stoked #and he had a ridiculous sense of humour once you managed to see through the scary exterior (which did take me a bit)#anyway i had a cuppa tea with a friend here and a wee cry. and then a chat wtih someone else who was bluntly like yeah your situation is #hard and that's not your fault it's the way of your situation in life #and i thought about the post about how way more people than you would think have lonely periods #and i have a phone call with a good friend tomorrow #don't worry about me too much. but do pray if you are so inclined.#rowena adventures

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