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28/11/2025

28/11/2025

So, my dear, when you grow old, don’t try to teach anyone anything — even if you’re sure you’re right. Remember how much it annoyed you when older people gave you advice you never asked for. You didn’t follow it either, did you?

Don’t help unless you’re asked to. Stay out of things that don’t concern you. And above all, don’t try to protect your loved ones from all the evils of the world — just love them. Don’t complain about your health, or the government, or the neighbor who plays loud music, or the pension that’s never enough. Don’t become a grumpy old lady.

Don’t expect gratitude from your children. Remember: there are no ungrateful children, only naïve parents who expect thanks. Don’t say things like “When I was your age…,” “I gave you the best years of my life…,” or “Listen to me, I’m older and I know better…” How heavy those words sound!

If you have grandchildren, don’t insist they call you by your first name. If they call you “Grandma,” accept it with pride — it’s the most beautiful title there is. Don’t spend your last savings on miracle treatments to look younger. They don’t work. Better to spend them on a trip or something that brings you joy.

Don’t put on makeup in the dark, and don’t stare too long at the mirror. Don’t fool yourself. Just try to look elegant, not young. Believe me, that’s far better. Take care of your partner, even if he’s become a wrinkled, forgetful, or grumpy old man. Remember that once he was strong, cheerful, and made you laugh. Maybe now you’re the only thing he has left.

Don’t obsess over technology or feel you must understand everything new. You don’t need to be up to date with everything. Do what you like… while you still can. Don’t feel guilty about anything. You did what you could, with what you had, at the time life gave you — and that’s already a lot.

Keep your dignity until the end, no matter what happens. Always do your best, because it matters. And never forget this: if you’re still alive, it’s because someone, somewhere, still needs you. 🌷
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27/07/2025

In 2024/2025 su***de has been 2nd leading cause of death in 10-14 year olds and 9th leading cause in 5-9 year olds - my last suicidal patient was 8 years old and despite my teams best efforts in the er we were unable to revive her - TALK TO YOUR KIDS AND LISTEN TO THEM !!!

Before the school year begins, take just five minutes. 5 minutes to TALK to them.Remind them it’s never okay to mock someone’s body, skin, clothes, or the food they bring.Explain that not every classmate has new shoes, a clean outfit, or someone waiting at home with a hug or food.Let them know that the quiet kid might be carrying heavy things not everyone can see.That school should be a place to learn and be kind. That teasing leaves real scars, even if it sounds like “just joking.”
Just 5 minutes.
Because kindness isn’t random.
It’s taught.
It’s modeled.
It starts at home.
It starts with you.