PinnedPublished inSigned Out: How my two strokes signed me out of my painstakingly planned medical educationDusk before dawnConfirming biasJan 2, 20223Jan 2, 20223
Published inSigned Out: How my two strokes signed me out of my painstakingly planned medical educationFrom 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, 2022Oct 22, 2022
Published inSigned Out: How my two strokes signed me out of my painstakingly planned medical educationMy 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, 20221Oct 13, 20221
Published inSigned Out: How my two strokes signed me out of my painstakingly planned medical educationSometimes 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, 2022Sep 21, 2022
Published inSigned Out: How my two strokes signed me out of my painstakingly planned medical educationA deafening silence.This is another installment of my introspective journey after my second stroke, as described here.Sep 10, 20221Sep 10, 20221
Published inSigned Out: How my two strokes signed me out of my painstakingly planned medical educationIt’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, 20221May 11, 20221
Published inSigned Out: How my two strokes signed me out of my painstakingly planned medical educationClarity only tragedy could manifestI 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, 2022Apr 27, 2022
Published inSigned Out: How my two strokes signed me out of my painstakingly planned medical educationSurviving the struggle isn’t always a successCall it capitalism, individualism, or what have you. Our society thrives on your pain. Because people in pain buy things and are less…Apr 22, 2022Apr 22, 2022
Published inSigned Out: How my two strokes signed me out of my painstakingly planned medical educationFighters 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, 2022Apr 3, 2022
Published inSigned Out: How my two strokes signed me out of my painstakingly planned medical educationIs 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, 2022Mar 29, 2022