A fork of Rural Dictionary
“Hey man, that man Joey is respiteful as fuck. He doe what he wants like a bad ass.”
“Mr. Alvey is respiteful blowing his vape like the little engine that could.”
1. Brief interval of rest: A brief period of rest and recovery between periods of exertion or after something disagreeable.
2. Delay: A temporary delay.
3. Law reprieve: A temporary stay of execution of a criminal.
The woman was given some days of respite, she didn't have to work for some days after what happened.
Referral of a patient to a sub specialty physician to give the primary physician a break. Often these patients have unsolvable problems.
Nurse: “Mr. A is here today and has 13 complaints he wants addressed in your 20 minute appointment.”
Doctor: “Ughh, I am going to place a respite referral to Neurology.”
Taking care of yourself is NOT a luxury, it is a necessity.
In 1985, I was so stressed out, I believed, you should NEVER use physical punishment, but I had spanked my child.
I confessed to my doctor and he referred me to an organization the could help.
In 1985, California's DCFS had a "Respite Program" & I was accepted.
The Rules for a Respite Program participant.
I was required to have a licensed/approved babysitter take care of all my children, only 2 for me.
I was required to have the sitter take over my responsibilities for 4 hours, once a week.
I was required to have the same exact day each week AND the same four hours each week.
I was required to agree that I would NOT do any chores or any errands DURING THAT 4 HOURS.
It was suggested that I start out the program, by spending r hours at the local park.
I MUST use those 4 hours ONLY to do "Fun" things.
Everyone's "Fun" activities are different, so 4 hours just enjoying a view (the park) will help you to discover OR Re-discover your "Fun" choices.
The program lasted 3 months with a possible 3 more months.
The program was " just what the doctor
Ordered", it worked wonders.
In 1991, I discovered an acquaintance that was in dire need of Respite Care.
She suffered from "Chronic Stress".
I provided her with the rules and volunteered to be her replacement.
She agreed, 4 months later, she was a totally different and much happier and healthier person and mother.
My 4 hours per week of "Respite Care" has greatly improved my quality of life.
Temporary institutional care of a dependent elderly, ill, or handicapped person, providing relief for their usual caregivers. - Source: Google Dictionary
"Lauren is going to apply for a respite care position."
something that provides respite
counsellor: "having a lovely bath might be respitable"
handsome chap: "keep yourself safe"
A word used to describe a person who uses unfunny, inappropriate jokes, yet tries to be everyone’s friend.
Dave: Did you hear about Eliza calling herself acoustic
Rein: Yeah. She’s such a respitical.