A Quick Note Re: "The Patient in Room 141"

During my time as a patient at Pine Grove, I made the decision to write my thoughts and be very candid about what I was thinking. Part of my healing process is putting this stuff in a format that I feel like I can possibly help other people that may be going through the same type of thing. I promised to not divulge too much information about the individuals I met. There have only been two people whose names I have listed in the blog to this point. I have not listed any last names, and I don't remember if I list anybody else by name. Honestly, it is very late right now and I don't have the patience to go through the rest of the entries to check.

The other thing I want to address is that you may see some skipping between journal entries. For example, entries #7, 8, and 10 will probably not end up on the blog. Mainly because I talk about people very close to me, and I don't think it is fair to these people that I cast them in a negative light. It was never my intention to speak of anybody negatively, but I was being candid about my thoughts. For this reason, the aforementioned entries will most likely not be seen online. If I ever do complete the book version of my experience, however, they will be included there.

Journal Entry #6

I think I've been judgmental about being here. I look at some of the people here, and I think "how am I in the same category as them?".

The truth is, we're all here for different reasons. Mike is here because he beat a guy up while at the ER.

Not everybody is in the same boat. I'm starting to appreciate that more.

Cordially,

The Patient in Room 141

1-31-12

Journal Entry #5

I just had a long conversation with my nurse, Patricia. It seems like she needed it more than me. She opened up about her family life and the losses she's been through. It was amazing to me that she felt like she could trust me enough to share that with me.

People everywhere are hurting. Not just me. I'm starting to understand that.

Cordially,

The Patient in Room 141

1-31-12

Journal Entry #4

Today marks an important day in Broadcasting. It is Dubbie White's last day at WDAM. I hate I am missing it.

Cordially,

The Patient in Room 141

1-31-12

Journal Entry #3

It was nice to get to eat breakfast in the cafeteria. I have to admit it was a little uncomfortable seeing two people I know when I was in there. One I went to high school with, and knew she worked there. The other is the daughter of someone I work with. I didn't know she worked here.

Maybe it was the embarrassment factor. I don't know.

Cordially,

The Patient in Room 141

1-31-12