I work the afternoon shift, 4pm to 12 am. in Detroit I see people hurt robbed, killed, and homes b/e. Sometimes I catch em most I don't. I love my job only 7 yrs to retire. People in Detroit are losing jobs at a rapid rate life is hard here, I.m just grateful for everyday given. any
suggestions. Or would you deal with it.

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My aunt and uncle were brutally beaten last week. My aunt is dead and my uncle is in critical condition. I am having a very hard time dealing with this. It is on my mind all the time. I just can't understand how someone could do this to another human being. I can't imagine how you feel, having to deal with this on a daily basis.

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I honestly could not imagine being in your positon. Like you said seven years. Wow, its a great accomplishment though in my eyes. You have put yourself out there for you, your family and the people and that's something! Thank you VERY much, sorry can't offer dinner...one too far, two I'd burn it. lol (not the cook) Love yaaas Sheila

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Hi Baron,

When I worked with victims of domestic abuse and their children years ago, I tried to seperate work from home. It was extremely hard to do that though. Seeing first hand what some human beings can do to others is a hard thing to witness. I had to constantly remind myself I was doing the best I could and that is all anyone could ask of themselves or anyone else. Even so, thoughts of work still crept into my home life.

I also found someone I could talk with about what I was going through. I could not go in depth with details but I could express how inadequate I felt or how angry a situation made me. It is important to relieve those feelings so you can continue to function.

Lady Di pretty much summed up my sentiments in her post.. She is so eloquent and that is the best advice anyone can give you. Trust in your higher power or your religious beliefs. Find joy in your loved ones and the goodness that surrounds you. It maybe hard to see at times but it's there.

Thank you for being you and all that you do.

*hugs*

Judi

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I can't imagine what you face every day. It takes a special person to serve & protect. Have you tried meditation or yoga? Friends & family support? We are all grateful for your years of service.

Kate

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I sometimes just sit quietly in my lounge chair, no tv, no music, no nothing. Just sit and listen to the quiet until I can get myself calmed down. I try not to think about anything. If you can do this for only 10 or 15 minutes, I think it might help to relieve some of the stress. I hope so anyway. I have all the respect in the world for those of you who do your job. I admire you tremondously. I'm glad to hear you have your church for support.

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It sounds like you need a lot of encouragement--know that you have it from me! I live close enough to your city (and have some family left there) to know what kind of stress you must be facing every day. Detroit is very violent, my parents moved out after the riots in the late 1960's, my grandfather stayed in Melvindale until the day he died, sleeping with a gun in his bedside table.

I, like so many others, am going through a tough time right now, too. The ONE thing I have found that helps is prayer--yourself and others praying for you. The other thing is enjoying my FAMILY every moment I am with them. I don't take advantage of the small amount of time we have together since I work so many hours at two different jobs. We truly enjoy spending time together and letting the stresses of the day melt away. Let your family be your rock and your soft place to fall! Give all the love you can possibly give to them to make up for all the hate you see in your job!

God bless you! And thank you for the protection that you give others every day!

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Baron,
It must be hard to serve and protect everyday. I don't think I could do it. I worked in a hospital for 24 yrs., and there were times, it was had to seperate work and passion. Like you said, especially when it involved young children and infants. So many times, I would see such abuse! And to this day, I don't understand how ANYONE can harm another human being!
Pat yourself on the back! You deserve it!!
Cyndi

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Hi Baron, first I want to thank you for being so brave. You have one tough job and you must do it very well. We should all be so grateful to people like you who protect us all. The only advise I have is pray and I'am sure you do that already.
Just enjoy your free time with your family to the fullest and relish every moment. You must feel so great when you help someone and when you put a smile on a child's face. Try to carry that feeling with you.... I know that must not be easy with what you must see all day, but you have to leave the negative of the day behind you and let the positives shine through. God Bless you and your family.
dyanne

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