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Dusk before dawn

Confirming bias

Jan 2, 2022

Dusk before dawn

Jan 2, 2022

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From Scratch: the memoir and Netflix limited series reminded me that stories have a silent…

Stories have a silent, powerful impact on our lives, emotions, and actions. I found myself ugly-crying at a series I was led to believe was…

Oct 22, 2022

Oct 22, 2022

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My sink schooled me on my stroke: How life teaches you lessons.

It’s a typical day. I’m getting ready for the day, washing my face and brushing my teeth when my sink fills up with backed-up water.

Oct 13, 2022

A VERY rough diagram of the progression of my stroke and AVM resolution. Excuse my handwriting. I have been using voice-to-text and dictation since the stroke! My handwriting has suffered because of this.

Oct 13, 2022

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Sometimes you gotta see it.

If you haven’t seen an anomaly or difference, how do you know it’s different and NOT defective?

Sep 21, 2022

Sep 21, 2022

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A deafening silence.

This is another installment of my introspective journey after my second stroke, as described here.

Sep 10, 2022

Sep 10, 2022

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It’ll all work out…eventually.

I made it to 31 barely. This could’ve been a posthumous reflection from another dimension but as of May 2, 2022, I’m still in this plane…

May 11, 2022

It’ll all work out…eventually.

May 11, 2022

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Clarity only tragedy could manifest

I sat across the table from my play auntie ( A close and dear family friend, so she’s family), explaining how my values and understanding…

Apr 27, 2022

Apr 27, 2022

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Surviving the struggle isn’t always a success

Call it capitalism, individualism, or what have you. Our society thrives on your pain. Because people in pain buy things and are less…

Apr 22, 2022

Surviving the struggle isn’t always a success

Apr 22, 2022

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Fighters can be made, but they can be born, too.

Trauma is my baseline. Typical. I’m a Black American female. Trauma is in my DNA. Trauma like the verbal and emotional assault on Kentaji…

Apr 3, 2022

Fighters can be made, but they can be born, too.

Apr 3, 2022

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Is it ever enough? Is it ever over? When success is still not enough.

I smiled as I congratulated my friend for matching into her #1 program. Please see my previous article for some context on the match…

Mar 29, 2022

Is it ever enough? Is it ever over? When success is still not enough.

Mar 29, 2022

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I'm a 4th year medical student recovering from two strokes. I'm here navigating my new life & life in general. come follow me! join me! It'll be an adventure!

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