Posted by mila on July 15, 2001, at 17:21:00
In reply to Re: The Path to Minimal Pathology, posted by Lorraine on July 15, 2001, at 12:27:15
Hi Lorraine
I am doing some volunteering work in the hospital for chronically ill people. Being with people there really puts things into perspective for me. Many of the residents cannot even speak or swallow, but are in the most cheerful disposition all the time. Others are really angry and depressed because they have to live there. Generally, I love it. Working there is a great inspiration for me, it also scares me a bit, to tell you the truth, because it forces me to live my own life very honestly, and I am more used to hiding behind excuses.
Actually, several students from my class were able to find volunteer work only in the psychiatric departments of the hospitals, so your desire to volunteer in such settings might be easier to fulfill than you think.
mila.
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