"I think I know I mean a yes, but it's all wrong...that is, I think I disagree."
That was the topic of a discussion held last week which included representation across the various health care services providing care to the patients at Sound Shore. I had never before been to a meeting such as this. First of all, there was a moderator appointed for the meeting. Second of all, that moderator went around the room making sure all services spoke their mind, and what I mean by that is, making sure all services had a chance to share their feelings. Literally asking individuals, "how did that make you feel?" I stayed shut up on my chair in the back. No way was I going to voluntarily tell a room full of people how I felt. However, what I saw developing as the meeting continued on was an opportunity for these people to vent. Vent to others who wouldn't shy away, and would understand their frustration. And that I could understand. From my own personal experiences, in general the only stories acceptable are the funny, cute and mysterious. The second I try recounting a frustrating experience, or anything out of the acceptable bubble the listener almost immediately becomes visibly uncomfortable. What this meeting was allowing was a chance for taboo emotions to be let out amongst a group of people that not only wouldn't back away from them but can actually share in them. Like I said, it was a meeting like none I've ever seen before. It was interesting.
Hasta
P.S. bonus points if you know the song the discussion topic comes from! ;)
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