As usual, Barbara has eloquently voiced a basic need of those of us in a
caring profession. In my talks, I refer to "compassion fatigue syndrome" as
being epidemic among us.

Personally, I too have seen the mountaintop....but mine's made of
laundry.....

Smiles,

Carol

>>Subject: stress, grief,over worked

>>Hi all,
>>I am is such awe of all of you who have written so beautifully about your
>>own pain and struggles and now seeing beyond the mountain top.

Carol Schlef, RNC, MSW, IBCLC
Humor, Health & Hugs
St. Louis, Missouri USA
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