So y'all know I married this man who-when we met was a practicing double board certified in Nephrology and Internal medicine physician.. and then three years ago he decided he could no longer practice medicine. He didn't have it in him- he felt suffocated, overwhelmed, anxious and ultimately found not even an iota of satisfaction in any of the tasks associated with it. (Although I know his … [Read more...]
As my dad’s illnesses progress there is so much more I want to know
My father has never been a good patient. In fact I remember listening to my parents get into heated arguments over the fact that my father would be feeling chest pains and refuse to see a doctor. He's from a long-line of men- who believe not admitting to any physical ailments is what makes them powerful and strong. He is the polar opposite of my mother- who is likely every doctor's worst … [Read more...]