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I feel like there is light ahead

Posted By novemberqq47

"I feel like there is light ahead"

About: Brooksby Day Hospital / General Psychiatry

(as a service user),

Five years ago we lost our youngest son to a blood clot, and in 2016 our eldest son died from breast cancer at the age of 43.

Our world fell apart but our faith in God was very strong. Our Doctor Souttar was fantastic. He could tell I was hiding my feelings and sent me to speak with the Elderly Mental Health team in Largs.

I see a lovely nurse Sharon in my home, and my husband sees Burt, who comes to the house too. Seeing Dr Barber from Irvine has made a big difference too.

We'll never feel the same way again, but this service has me feeling like there is light at the end of the tunnel. Today was the first time I have gotten up and not wanted to go back to bed,

I swallowed my pride and went for help and now I feel like I can begin to move on and focus on myself and my husband, I can see light ahead and before all I could do was cry. I haven't cried today.

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Response from Eunice Goodwin, Patient Feedback Manager for NHS Ayrshire and Arran, Quality Improvement and Governance Team, NHS Ayrshire and Arran 6 years ago
Eunice Goodwin
Patient Feedback Manager for NHS Ayrshire and Arran, Quality Improvement and Governance Team,
NHS Ayrshire and Arran

I respond initially to most of the posts and ensure they are passed to the appropriate team whether they are compliments, observations or grumbles. It is important to make sure all issues are addressed and I try to encourage that to happen for all the posts as required.

Submitted on 19/02/2018 at 10:22
Published on Care Opinion at 10:42

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Dear novemberqq47,

I can't imagine how difficult this time has been for you and your husband. As a parent myself, I cant imagine how you cope, but I am so glad you got the support you needed from the service. It is quite a testament to you having the strength to share such a poignant story, thank you.

I will make sure this is shared with all the teams you have mentioned, I am quite sure it will resonate with them too,

Kindest regards

Eunice

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