Just want a moan

[Motherhippo]

Can I just start this by saying… I’m not really looking for any responses/replies - just a place to vent
I’ve had such a full on day at work today. I work with the elderly specifically those living with dementia in a care facility. Don’t get me wrong, I love my oldies and my job. But today has been so trying! I can’t count the number of times I’ve been, punched, slapped, kicked, grabbed and spat at. Again, I know this is part and parcel of working with those living with this awful condition but I ache all over and my back is in absolute pieces and am having indulging in a “poor me” moment.
It’s been a looong 12 hour shift.
Then, on my way home I was tailgated by 2 separate cars - the first one when I was adhering to the speed limit - not faster or slower. Slight glee in when he finally got to a point where he could overtake he was then stuck in the traffic in front of me. The second tailgater I was not adhering to the speed limit and going significantly slower than the national speed limit(country lanes with some really awful bends, driving at night)l. I am a nervous driver and this makes me feel more jittery. Maybe l should/could have gone a little faster but I’m tired and I was travelling at a speed I felt comfortable/safe at. I get this really isn’t a massive deal but like I said, I’m a nervous driver and I really didn’t need a stressful
journey home.
Please be kind. Like I said; I’m not looking for responses or replies. Neither am I look for any sort of sympathy to indulge my “poor me”. I just wanted to vent. Feel free to ignore and just keep scrolling.

I hear you

Sounds like a tough and long day. Hope you're now cosy and settled with a nice cup of tea/bar of chocolate/book/glass of wine - or all of the above.

How horrid. I am also less keen on driving after dark as I’m older now, and drive at a speed that I feel comfortable and in control, and refuse to be bullied.
Thank you for working in an often thankless job. It’s really hard working with dementia patients. I have done it- not for long - and it’s exhausting, underpaid and unappreciated.
Tomorrow will be a better day x

I completely understand how you felt after your bad day at work. I've worked in dementia care homes and have also had days when I was assaulted, hit, kicked and spat on.

Having to deal with aggressive drivers on top of that must have tipped you over the edge.

I fully sympathise.

Youngest daughter woke up after I was home for about 45 minutes. She’s been screaming for over an hour. Literally so over today 😡 😭

Thank you for doing your job. Dad died of Alzheimer’s 5 years ago now, but I am still thankful to this day for his carers. I hope you sleep well and tomorrow is a better day.

It's 2 speed limit, not a target so to hell with those AHoles.
You're a legend for what you do. I have huge admiration for anyone working with the sick and elderly. Vent away.
In the inspirational words of D:ream things can only get better, new day tomorrow.

I also salute you for doing your job. We have had first hand experience as a family of the crucial, valuable and often thankless work you do. 🤗