PennyB Yes, yes, yes, I think all of us. In the past, I've come home hundreds of times shocked to the core, angry, distressed, and totally traumatized. And yup, feeling completely and utterly powerless. THAT'S WHY IT HAS TO CHANGE!!! But no, there is some slight improvement....and it'll get better. Sometimes, I think I'm using the list too much - some days I'm so disturbed. Some days I can think of nothing else but how to change things.......och. where's ma whisky?? No, take a few deep breaths instead... love to all Liz Mc ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dr Penelope A Barrett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Ozmidwifery" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, November 08, 2002 10:15 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] hurtful birth experiences
> I wonder how many midwives have also felt violated and traumatised (but not > been able to find expression) for having to partake in care of women in > hospital that has trauma as part of it - as a witness? I'm reflecting on > some really bad vibes I can remember and the (?) shame/guilt/shock (?) at > having to be witness to some of this and yet not in control of the person > who is perpetuating it. I'll have to give this some thought - it is really > disturbing me - may be an explanation for some tensions I carry. > > PennyB. > > On 7/11/02 7:21 PM, "Margie Perkins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > My heart goes out to everyone who is sharing or has had soul and body hurting > > births. It is not ok. And must change. I have had the honour of supporting a > > number of women who have previously been traumatised by caesareans (or other > > things) and it is something so special to be part of their new journey. > > > > love and the greatest respect to you all. > > > > -- > This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. > Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. > -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
