My worst day at work

Why do people say things to be hurtful? Why do people have to say things so that they can feel that they are better than you.....always needing to have the upper hand? Is it something in the male gene? An oversized ego? Even on our craziest days, I feel that I stay cool, calm and collected. I don't let too many things get to me....patient after patient. I can usually take it all. That is just part of the job. Thursday was a different story. Words were spoken that i took to heart. Blame it on the hormones (and the fact that i was about to start my period) and also take into account that the patient was a very dear friend who i care about. That mix made for a very emotional day! I came home emotionally drained.....the longest day of work, EVER! Only thing that makes me feel better is that i stood up for myself....and the wonderful support of my coworkers. Thanks for all the encouraging words ladies. I am so happy i work with such wonderful people. Would not change my job for the world! The good thing is that each day of work is a new day. And all will be well when i return to work....and I will be able to be apart of life's most beautiful experience...welcoming a new life into this world and teaching parents the things they need to know to care for life's most precious miracles.