The context of the following conversation is Sydney had so much pent up emotion, they burst into tears at work.:
Sydney says Hi, how are you today? My day was awful. I finally started crying like a baby and couldn't stop for a long time..
The friend responds Yeah, I know the feeling, we nurses can only take so much before it begins to break us down..
Sydney responds After the fifth patient today died while on a ventilator, I just had to let it out somehow..
The friend responds Plus we are putting our lives on the line every time we do a shift..
Sydney responds Well, I finally pulled myself together and soldiered on..
The friend responds I'll be so relieved when vaccinations for this coronavirus are finally available. I know you will be, too..