Marah
I work all day long, and in a month, I will return to my studies. I still have hope that one day I will realize my dreams, but I know that this will never happen here. I cannot achieve anything here, and I cannot enjoy anything either. I don’t even enjoy the company of my friends anymore. Everything has become void of meaning. There is only one thing left: my family. They are my strength when I am surrounded by nothing but darkness. Read More »
Lilly
The podiatrist explained each of the injuries that had shown up on the MRI with a brisk tone and careful fingers prodding at my foot. She reassures us that the surgery is one of the safest and most reliable that they perform—the good news. Then the not-so-good news: It may be up to a month before they can get me on their schedule, and it’s a 10-week recovery plus extra physical therapy. Read More »