tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post5246166894576684398..comments2023-07-18T07:27:08.516+00:00Comments on Siren Voices: stevie wonderSpence Kennedyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11183848895584919812noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-79570746353953774712015-05-04T00:55:34.701+00:002015-05-04T00:55:34.701+00:00Mc is difficult to assess, but you had to get phys...Mc is difficult to assess, but you had to get physical with her for her own wellbeing. On the other hand, if you didn't cut it of that would prob b classed as abuse as well as you dint act in the patients best interest! Red tape, you can't win! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02864079474796026070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-10468019046580354752015-05-03T09:53:34.967+00:002015-05-03T09:53:34.967+00:00It's awful to think what she must have been th...It's awful to think what she must have been through to get to that stage. It's such a dreadful thing to do to yourself.<br /><br />I knew the bandage had to come off, but I hated having to get physical like that. The issue of mental capacity is a tough one. Strictly speaking, we were probably guilty of assault... :/Spence Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11183848895584919812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-32188377748734501782015-05-02T22:52:38.469+00:002015-05-02T22:52:38.469+00:00Ps: you Defo did the right thing with cutting the...Ps: you Defo did the right thing with cutting the bandage of, bloody hurts though when you get a look! XAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02864079474796026070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-17265876511653150652015-05-02T22:50:21.466+00:002015-05-02T22:50:21.466+00:00Very sad, poor girl must have been through so much...Very sad, poor girl must have been through so much in her short life. My youngest was 17 yesterday, he's working and collage, getting his life in order, so reading this story is scary. I hope Casey gets the correct help she needs. Long road for her though. Just makes me wonder how many others like Casey they will be with this new trend of smoking the weed! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02864079474796026070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-3518570190208962122011-02-08T15:21:29.221+00:002011-02-08T15:21:29.221+00:00Cheers BC. I'll def take a look.Cheers BC. I'll def take a look.Spence Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11183848895584919812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-6938935616857756212011-02-08T02:26:51.339+00:002011-02-08T02:26:51.339+00:00Truly sad and moving...very well done. Your storie...Truly sad and moving...very well done. Your stories are all so interesting. Here are links to my blog if you ever want to take a peek:<br /><br />http://crimsonlibcra.blogspot.com/<br /><br />http://mulmess.blogspot.com/Brady Christenenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17014080659640178731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-63584558829262818302011-02-08T02:23:57.123+00:002011-02-08T02:23:57.123+00:00Truly sad and moving...very well done. Your storie...Truly sad and moving...very well done. Your stories are all so interesting! Here's a link to my blogs if you'd ever want to take a peek: <br /><br />http://crimsonlibcra.blogspot.com/<br /><br />http://mulmess.blogspot.com/Brady Christenenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17014080659640178731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-50451201286685489982011-01-24T12:58:41.285+00:002011-01-24T12:58:41.285+00:00Thanks, Anon - appreciate it.
I think in these e...Thanks, Anon - appreciate it. <br /><br />I think in these extreme situations you just have to take a view at the time based on everyone's best interest and act on it. All the worrying about personal liberty is a luxury that can come later, when you've got the time!<br /><br />Very sorry to hear your Dad's had such a tough time of it (and the rest of the family, of course). Hope he's doing okay these days. <br /><br />Thanks again for the comment.Spence Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11183848895584919812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-42773026272215615862011-01-24T12:41:13.907+00:002011-01-24T12:41:13.907+00:00Spence, nicely handled. My father has been section...Spence, nicely handled. My father has been sectioned twice, the second time after an armed siege with police. I'm well aware of just how tough it can be striking the right balance between taking firm action for the safety of the patient (and others) and treating them with respect, understanding and dignity.<br /><br />*Thumbs up*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-42075297340406810462011-01-24T10:48:59.503+00:002011-01-24T10:48:59.503+00:00Thanks CG. So many of these situations are difficu...Thanks CG. So many of these situations are difficult, for one reason or another. Mental Health jobs are always likely to be difficult; if someone's been in an accident and hurt themselves, it's quite straightforward, in a way - but with MH, it's often part of a long-running picture with all kinds of consequences. It can feel as if you're fire fighting with little effect. But we do our best to add to the overall package of treatment and help.<br /><br />Thanks for reading - and for the supportive comment, CG. :)Spence Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11183848895584919812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-61272136973863036992011-01-24T01:21:47.283+00:002011-01-24T01:21:47.283+00:00Sometimes I'm afraid to linger here, afraid of...Sometimes I'm afraid to linger here, afraid of what I'll read, knowing it's true. But you always bring humanity to the story. As sad as many of them are, you and your comrades keep trying. I admire you for this.California Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12582691517303132274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-33595681748044505012011-01-22T20:48:37.490+00:002011-01-22T20:48:37.490+00:00I know what you mean, JW, and I take comfort from ...I know what you mean, JW, and I take comfort from it! Thanks for the support (one parent to another...)Spence Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11183848895584919812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-45892640565832936252011-01-22T19:49:22.550+00:002011-01-22T19:49:22.550+00:00as a parent and an educator I have learnt that som...as a parent and an educator I have learnt that sometimes when the children hate me is when I am really doing my job right!Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05681479791714669364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-28210664787469188332011-01-22T06:34:20.488+00:002011-01-22T06:34:20.488+00:00Anon - I hope she does forgive us eventually. I...Anon - I hope she does forgive us eventually. I'm confident she'll get the help she needs, but I think it might be a long and tough road to recovery. <br /><br />Mollie - I think most front line staff are caring and compassionate, so your chances of getting someone decent are really high (btw - I hope you never need to put that to the test!) I'm not saying that out of loyalty (although obviously that plays a part). I just don't think you could do this job if you didn't genuinely care about people. <br /><br />***<br /><br />Thanks for your comments. Very much appreciated! :)Spence Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11183848895584919812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-65488023532339086612011-01-21T23:47:20.717+00:002011-01-21T23:47:20.717+00:00They are beautiful, aren't they? The girl, the...They are beautiful, aren't they? The girl, the 94 year old man? The Polish couple, the frightened guy with the phone... they are us. <br /><br />I'm so glad that you do what you do. Thank you for your compassion. <br /><br />I hope that when it's my turn, that there will be an ambulance crew like you and Frank.OKinUKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03555273626929715243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-9378359553427001972011-01-21T22:59:14.218+00:002011-01-21T22:59:14.218+00:00omgtthat poor child needs help fast
I'm sure s...omgtthat poor child needs help fast<br />I'm sure she will eventually forgive you (and be thankfull) for what you had to do<br />thank you for such a sensitive post<br />My love and best wishes to you allAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-73105638642315163242011-01-21T22:09:57.216+00:002011-01-21T22:09:57.216+00:00I do like to think of myself as someone honest and...I do like to think of myself as someone honest and open enough to earn trust, so it did hurt that Casey became very hostile towards me. I told myself not to take it personally - after all, she didn't know me. She was just focusing some of her anger and pain on whoever was around that might take it. But it did hurt, nonetheless. You're right, though. I don't think we could've done anything else.Spence Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11183848895584919812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-1115813308302137782011-01-21T21:55:26.871+00:002011-01-21T21:55:26.871+00:00The story is sad in and of itself but the fact tha...The story is sad in and of itself but the fact that she seemed to lose trust in you. had to be even more upsetting.<br /><br />You seem to be the type of person whose very good at obtaining the trust of those you encounter on the job. Unfortunately, I don't think you could've done anything differently in this situation.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08810246558284580306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-83626721054644760172011-01-21T17:55:02.484+00:002011-01-21T17:55:02.484+00:00SFY - Def think her head is in the wrong place. Sh...SFY - Def think her head is in the wrong place. She was vulnerable and confused and desperately needed a safe place where she could find her feet again. Very sad. <br /><br />JoB - I've been wondering (and worrying) what effect the austerity measures will start having. I mean, things were bad before...<br /><br />Mark Steel's brilliant. Funny guy - but with a really incisive edge. <br /><br />UHDD - I know. I feel the same. My eldest is only nine, but it gives me the shakes to think of her in any situation remotely as bad. <br /><br />BB - That job upset me more than most. I absolutely hated using force like that - but the bandage had to come off. The look she gave me was awful. <br /><br />***<br /><br />Thanks for your comments! :)Spence Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11183848895584919812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-12683259128822027192011-01-21T14:08:11.195+00:002011-01-21T14:08:11.195+00:00What an absolute shame. So sad.What an absolute shame. So sad.BBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09432729957196570774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-49963360592204540732011-01-21T12:55:41.531+00:002011-01-21T12:55:41.531+00:00OMG Spence, where does anyone start to try to make...OMG Spence, where does anyone start to try to make sense of that... sixteen, just a few months older than my son...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-65800381871747782382011-01-21T12:44:09.380+00:002011-01-21T12:44:09.380+00:00Another brilliantly written piece Spence.Another brilliantly written piece Spence.jacksofbuxtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05420847156401984373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-33399916339400994322011-01-21T12:43:39.080+00:002011-01-21T12:43:39.080+00:00I think you may have to deal with a few more peopl...I think you may have to deal with a few more people like Casey once the Government cuts start to take effect.She needs some psychiatric help.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/commentators/mark-steel/mark-steel-gallstones-nhs-choice-will-cure-you-2187733.html" rel="nofollow">this</a> made me smile.jacksofbuxtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05420847156401984373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-49673619636410068282011-01-21T12:26:59.594+00:002011-01-21T12:26:59.594+00:00That's so sad.
She obviously felt guilty for ...That's so sad. <br />She obviously felt guilty for the crime she had committed. She obviously has morals, but her head is in the wrong place.SarahFrancesYounghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05737439350086347116noreply@blogger.com