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When One Thing Takes Over
You get diagnosed with a small bowel obstruction once, and in a millisecond, that’s all you become. Not John, the retired engineer.Not Molly, the retired second-grade teacher. A small bowel obstruction. Because now, at 70, that’s your life. Gastroenterologist visits every few weeks.Nephrologist once a month because your ankles are swollen.Primary care every six months…
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What My Days Look Like Right Now
I haven’t written in a while, and I think it’s because my life right now is just work, teaching, and trying to feel human in between. I work night shifts, so my days don’t really feel like days. I work hybrid– in-office/hospital half the time, and at home some days. I save up on gas,…
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The Rialto Chapter
On Being Chosen Instead of Assigned It started with an awakening. Not the dramatic kind. More like a quiet pause. A slow realization that I had become stagnant — not out of failure, but out of routine. I knew how to be a nurse. I had studied for it, trained for it, survived it. But…
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Chronicles of (Mis)adventures in Ecuador: When Plans Detour and Clarity Finds You
I knew I was really in Ecuador the moment I landed — not because of the scenery, but because of the people. As far as solo travel in Ecuador goes, it started gently. It was late. The streets were dark. I was tired in that specific, slightly disoriented way that comes from long flights and…
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What Adult Friendship Demands: On Reciprocity, Adult Priorities, and Choosing to Show Up
There’s been a lot of talk online lately about adult friendships: how hard they are to maintain, how busy everyone is, how “life just happens.” Just take a look at r/FriendshipAdvice or r/Adulting on Reddit. I’d say 80% of the posts in those communities are about maintaining adult friendships. The most common sentiments floating around…
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Chronicles of (Mis)adventures in Portugal: Slips, Lessons, and a Lot of Seafood
It’s that time of year again—not Christmas, but my annual birthday trip. After months of exploring Central and South America, I set my sights back on Europe—where my love for travel first took root. This year, I chose to travel in Portugal, a country that had been sitting patiently on my list for years. After…
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