Long Hours Take Their Toll

I worked the night shift last week and missed my nephew's school play. He was so excited to show me his costume and performance. When I finally got a video of it from my sister, I couldn't help but feel this deep sense of guilt. All these months of working long hours and barely seeing my family. They say nurses save lives every day, but sometimes you wonder if that's worth missing out on the little moments too. These small losses pile up, and they start to feel like a bigger sacrifice than I ever imagined.