Originally Posted by
Blushes
Although I'm not a parent I still feel bad every time a child, an elderly person or anyone in general gets sick and I can't help them. I feel like I've failed them as a friend and a supporter, but it takes every piece of my strength and willpower not to pass out or overreact, and even that can sometimes be too hard. I've had a few surprising exceptions along the way where it didn't bother me at all to see/hear/experience someone else vomiting and I was able to help them out. I like to look back on those days whenever I need the strength to carry on and deal with a situation.