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There was nothing they could do to dim the supernovae exploding inside my brain, an endless chain of incranial firecrackers that made me think that I was once and for all going, and I told myself – as I’ve told myself before – that the body shuts down when the pain gets too bad, that consciousness is temporary, that this will pass. But just like always, I didn’t slip away. I was left on the shore with the waves washing over me, unable to drown.

But make no mistake: In that moment, I would have been very, very happy to die.

Dr. Maria said this morning that she remains optimistic,” Dad said. I liked Dr. Maria, and she didn’t bullshit you, so that felt good to hear.

I nodded and sank into an aqueous sleep.

Sleeping and pain and wishing for time to pass.

Each sleep ended to reveal a person who seemed a bit more like me.

Took my first shower in a week, got dressed, and when I got out, I was so tired I had to lie down and get my breath.

I worked hard to meet his eyes, even though they were the kind of pretty that’s hard to look at.

Thanks for not trying to see me when I looked like hell.