Yale New Haven Health’s Post

This one is hard for me to talk about. 116 123 - is a life-saving number. Samaritans, you should be very proud of everything you do. When I left hospital with a diagnosis of Toxic Metabolic Encephalopathy. I couldn't actually parse the words or the meaning. They sent me away with a four page discharge summary that read like this "e82rhyey6ehd 3ueyd73hf6rj si8d7ehf8fnr ud7ejrdu" Imagine coming home to find that the world looked like this: ryyrgcrhdue fheyd7rjdo doeueydiej dueidnri dhrud8rje dudiejd dowow83bc dhduebdj ryyrgcrhdue fheyd7rjdo doeueydiej dueidnri dhrud8rje dudiejd dowow83bc dhduebdj I cried a bit. I didn't really understand it. They *looked* like words but they had none of the familiar things like sentences, punctuation or even structure. (I ... tried... to ...) I gave up writing a full sentence. I tried to write my own name... Jo - what comes after O. I used to know this. Then something in my head went Nathan. Oh yeah, it's Jonathan. And after a week, I managed to get my name and address on my phone. Which is good because when I left hospital I said I was 45,000,000 years old, I was the Queen of England, called Boris Johnson. And i lived in a place called Brexit but I thought it might have something do with Lego or Star Wars. Now, im obviously back to normal Jon status. The fact that I am now #disassociative makes for interesting meetings. I could have full Board meetings with myself and there are 16 of us in here right now. So I thought, I've got an idea I'll make an AI for each of my personalities to see if I can deposit them there instead. Unfortunately, the AI platform I chose because it is "character driven" has an underlying challenge. it's user base's average age seems to be 13. So now, I've just outsourced all my identities to a platform that may have the longevity of a class-action in the US so about 2.4 minutes. And then to cap it all off, yesterday I went to Wigan Police Station? which for anyone that doesn't know is in a region called Greater Manchester in a place we call Oop North. I have to report a crime I say, now, it may not be surprising to you that in find Police Stations a wee bit triggering. The last one i went to kept me there for the night and gave me a chocolate chip tracker bar and the world's smallest cup of water. I then say there in a room lit in green reading a wall full of stuff like this: IF YOU VANDALISE THIS WALL WE WILL PROSECUTE YOU. DON'T VANDALISE OUR WALLS. THESE ARE OUR WALLS. LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE WARNING. PS - WE ARE SERIOUS ABOUT OUR WALLS. And then up popped a strange thought, I'm Winston from 1984. Trains and people flatly refuse to come all the way up here. it's the West Coast line. And by the time you get back to Wigan, you wish you really lived somewhere else like you're lovely 5-bed mansion house in the country. I better call the Samaritans again. Hello, it's Jon i haven't called for 3.5 years. How are you?

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If you missed the recent webinar on the child welfare system that I moderated, here's the video:

White Cane Safety Day may be done and over, but White Canes are always an important topic to talk about, read about, and advocate about. With that said, follow up with our recent White Cane Safety Day Celebration and check our recent blog reflecting on the day! https://lnkd.in/gjMccHgX

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🌍 Today, on the Global Day of Parents, let's take a moment to appreciate and honor the incredible role parents play in shaping our lives and society. 🙌 💖 Parents are the unsung heroes who selflessly devote themselves to nurturing, guiding, and supporting their children every step of the way. They are the ones who teach us life's most valuable lessons, instill core values, and provide unwavering love and care. 👨👩👧👦 Whether biological, adoptive, or chosen, parents are the foundation upon which we build our futures. They are our first teachers, cheerleaders, and protectors. Their sacrifices often go unnoticed, but their impact is immeasurable. 🌱 Today, let's not only celebrate our own parents but also acknowledge and express gratitude to all the parents around the world who strive to create a better future for their children. Let's remember those who have lost their parents and offer them support and compassion. 💪 As professionals, let us also recognize the importance of work-life balance and support policies that enable parents to fulfill their responsibilities both at home and in the workplace. When we create an environment that values and respects parenthood, we foster happier families and more productive societies. 🤝 On this Global Day of Parents, let's come together to honor and appreciate the dedication, sacrifices, and love of parents worldwide. Share your stories, express your gratitude, and let's make this day a reminder of the profound impact parents have on our lives. #GlobalDayofParents #Appreciation #Gratitude #Family #Parenting #SVC Bank

June is National Make a Difference to Children Month. In honor, we remind adults that you probably already do things every day to support children. Whether it’s simply showing up or listening to what they have to say – you have a huge impact. Here are a few tips to help do more to make a difference:

In this frenetic time of budgets and closes, Parent-Teacher conferences and after school activities, and general craziness of life, this post touched me. Too often I break my day into minutes - I just need 15 minutes to finish this email, to proofread this deck, to pack my kids' snacks for the day. Too often do I say 'I wish I had 25 hours in a day'. Too often I answer with a list of activities, packed one behind the other, when people ask 'how was your weekend'. It's good to get a reminder of the importance of zooming out from time to time. Learning to Measure Time in Love and Loss https://lnkd.in/ebNzRJ49

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From empowering communities and supporting families to advocating for policy changes, Illinois Action for Children has made significant strides in 2023. We couldn’t have done it without your support! 🙌 Want to see the full picture of our efforts and successes? Check out our 2023 Annual Report and discover the difference we've made together. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gFF-f5_5