Not all jobs are for everyone

My sister works with special needs children , teens and adults. I give her allot of props because she does have it difficult at times. First of all she works everyday of the week and she’s on call on weekends if she happens to have the weekend off.

Meanwhile yesterday she came home and her whole face was scratched and bruised from one outraged teen’s outburst. I was beside myself when I saw her face. It just seemed like she was in a fight at some bar and not at her place of employment. She has such a great heart and I was so upset that she had to go through this, but then it dawned on me that she wasn’t upset. She was understanding about it and wasn’t even upset at all. When I asked her why she wasn’t the least bit upset, she answered; “they just don’t know any better”. I then realized that it’s true and that’s why all of them are in the institution.

The institution my sister works for needs more understanding employees like my sister. That even though the toughest of experiences, they will understand and be there for them without getting angry or taking it out on them in some form or way.

I don’t think I would’ve gone back to work if I was employed there. I just can’t see myself having to restrain someone because they are uncontrollably lashing out. I’ve worked in the healthcare department for 12 years, but I’ve never had to restrain a patient. I do feel as though people like my sister should be appreciated more often for their dedication and understanding with whom they deal with on a daily basis. They should also be compensated in better ways than just salaries.