Life has a way of hitting us with all kinds of obstacles along the way; we have all had experiences that have shaped who we are. The life experiences and hardships I have walked through will definitely shape my interactions with patients. I have always said that the way you treat a patient (or co-worker, family member, etc) says a lot about who you are as a person and my life experiences have prepared me to have calm and compassionate interactions. I have never been in any critical condition myself, but I have had family who was. As we can all imagine, when a loved one is diagnosed with a disease or has passed away, there is a tremendous amount of sorrow felt. My grandfather was recently diagnosed with diabetes after receiving a foot injury,
