5/28/2023 0 Comments Not One of Us by Debbie HerbertOf vermilion scorched my eyes every time my lids shut, brilliant cherry and scarlet swaths licking the darkness of my mind. As a nurse, Libbie should at least be safe. I’ve probably taken no more than three sick days in all the years I’ve worked here.” “Your job performance isn’t an issue.” “ Is Human Resources about to start layoffs? I’ve heard the hospital fears a financial catastrophe because of all the bad press.” Administrative staff would be the first to get let go. “And this was the first time I’d asked for any time off. “I do a good job,” I continued in a rush. But I couldn’t do that without steady paychecks coming in. I’d planned on apartment hunting the next couple of days, excited about the prospect of at last getting my own place. It’s true I’ve been under a lot of stress lately, but I’m coping.” She did not appear reassured, and I swallowed hard, fighting to hide my nervousness. Are you worried that I’ll crack under the pressure of everything that’s been going on? I realize my sudden request for time off might cause you to have doubts about me. As far as feeling afraid goes-I imagine we’re all a bit uneasy these days. Unless… “David Nelson isn’t exactly my favorite person. Night, has any other employee made you feel uneasy? Do you feel unsafe here?” What the hell was she getting at? My contact with others was minimal except for my sessions with Dr.
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