“Family Day. No Drama.” – They Didn’t Visit Me in the Hospital. Then They Needed Me.

My heart is stronger now—literally and metaphorically. The cardiologist says I’m healthy. My therapist says I’m thriving. And I finally, finally believe them both.

On the anniversary of my graduation—the one where I collapsed and no one came—I celebrate. Not the degree, though that matters. Not the achievement, though that’s real.

I celebrate the day continue reading …