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I’m a critical care cardiac nurse, but the day I had crushing chest pain,...
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By the time of the first major panic attack I was struggling to contribute...
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She turned to me and said, “You had another cardiac arrest."
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Despite our “PC culture,” why are some invisible disabilities like mine...
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You never forget your first one.
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Were my medications wrong for me?
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No Help For Phobias?
“God, why is the reception desk behind bullet proof glass?”
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My Unsuccessful VBAC
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sciatica personal story
It felt like somebody was murdering my leg.
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how to comfort a dying patient
“Have you ever thought about dying?” she asked so softly I could barely...
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women and HIV 1990s
At last, the doctor cleared his throat and said, “Your HIV test came back...
Posted 8 years 1 month ago BY LISA CASEY
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