28 year old Samantha is about two thirds the way through her first pregnancy. I always ask about work issues that may impact antepartum care; she told me she loves her job as a high school language arts/creative writing teacher, a career she attributes to an inspirational high school teacher. We also talk about two other issues noted on her problem list. She has had problems with "substance abuse" in the past, but is not shy to tell me that she will be two years sober in October.
And there is a history of depression, a subject which when raised brings tears and a choked admission that, "I'm having a real hard time with Robin William's death." She's not alone.
I cannot believe how affected I was by Robin Williams' death. It's all I thought about and read about for several days. I suppose it was a combination of things--watching almost all of his work, the tragic circumstances of the death, and having a son battle addiction and depression. I knew he was charitable and kind, but found out how much a part of his life those traits were. Very sad.
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