post - trauma sentence startersÂ
blood, death mention.
“don’t do that. don’t shut me out.”Â
“you’ve been crying. i can tell.”
“we need to change those bandages and get some food in you.”
“you want me to rub your back ’til you fall asleep?”
“that was a brave thing you did today.”Â
“shh, that’s okay, get everything out.”  Â
“there’s something on your shirt. you – that’s blood!”
“you should lay down.”
“there’s nothing wrong with asking for help.”Â
“shh, shh. you were having a nightmare.”
“we can talk through the door.”Â
“let’s clean you up and get you to bed, okay?”
“i brought you a blanket.”
“you’re home. you’re safe.”Â
“i’m worried about you.”
“is everything okay?”
“tell me how to make it better.”
“it’s been a tough few days. how are you holding up?”
“you have to stay awake. come on, give my hand a squeeze.”Â
“you’re in the hospital.”Â
“think you can make it to the bathroom?”
“no, no. don’t close your eyes.”