North to Alaska
June 9th, 2008. Filed under: Contests & Giveaways.Alaska is one huge, beautiful state. It’s wild and frighteningly beautiful with its glaciers, totems and wild life. The towns have the feel of the old west. It truly is our country’s last frontier. From the bounty of this vast state emerges Bone Strings by Anne Coray. This book of poetry displays the contrasting sides of Alaska. You can read more about this book and its author at carp(e) libris reviews. You can also enter to win this book while you’re there.
June 10th, 2008 at 17:42
I want to thank you for visiting my blog. Your comment, as a medical professional, meant a great deal. As I’ve mentioned on my blog,I’m happily remarried. He, also, is a health professional.
The difficulty we’ve consistantly been faced with, are those doing ‘intake’ in the ER usually do NOT ask the woman (while she is alone) if she is in a safe environment. This has not been in only one location.
Since I have significant health issues, due to almost 25 yrs of domestic violence, there are numerous times I’ve had to seek emergency care. I’m asking, since you are in a position to make a difference…lend your voice to ours. Encourage those doing ‘intake’ or triage, to ask the necessary questions as to the woman’s safety while they are alone….even if they have to make an excuse to get that woman away from her husband or significant other. There are no words I know that are strong enough to let you see ‘through my eyes’ the importance of this.
Again, thank you for you kind and compassionate response.
Kindest Regards,
Kathryn
PS. Did you read the posts on my blog titled “My Mind Was Screaming Fire”…and “An Unexpected Weapon: A Pineapple”? You may find these interesting.