Panic

My chest was tight. Breathing became slow and rhythmic.  My arms are stretched out and locked on the steering wheel of my 2014 bronze, Volvo V60. Fixation consumed my mind as I raced down the highway. Tears stained my cheeks and dropped onto my lap.  That day, in mid May 2021, I had a very … More Panic

Aftermath

I woke up on my husband’s side of the bed in a puddle of my own sweat. It was dark. Though, I could see the flickering light from the television illuminate the hallway. 7:30pm Shifting my body to get out of bed, I realized that the intense pain had subsided. Quickly, I hobbled over to … More Aftermath