waiting room

While our hospital undergoes construction, our patients wait...patiently. Right now, barely a peep.

Earlier a nurse noticed our big floppy girl patient named Angel, the one with the smudged "hug me" written on her apron, was frightened, lingering alone on the table, looking away from the others. She expressed worry that she carried jumpers in that plush head of hair. Examination proved negative.

Upon gentle inquiry, she then asked politely for more contact. Several others piled on (along with our resident therapy cat) and the pressure/weight helped her immediately. We have noted this response of the limbic system several times with our patients and believe it is linked to somatic memory regarding toyboxes and closets.

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