A slip. A fall. Therapeutically anticoagulated. Massive intracranial hemorrhage. His brother can’t bear it. He drops his hand.
Alone. Breathe. Pause. A thready pulse. A longer pause. No carotid pulsation. Time of death: 16:23.
Smiling faces at Rio Tinto. “You’re here in spirit!!” Time of text: 16:23.
A chasm exists. My two worlds.
16:23, Literature by Jessie Smith, MD
Jessie Smith, MD
OB-GYN
A second year OB-GYN resident who frequently has to function at the ends of the emotional spectrum. Writing provides time to pause and process these emotions, as well as find joy and meaning amidst the chaos.
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