Why getting surgeries was the best time of my life
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This morning, the doc said I might need surgery again. Now, as I dive into a seven-hour writing sprint, I find myself reflecting on the unexpected charm of my first two surgeries—one for each foot. It was a kind of buy-one-get-one-free deal, as insurance would have it (with the small disclaimer cautioning a year-long knockout). Being someone who rarely spends a full day indoors, it was a surprise to discover that this interlude was, in fact, the most beautiful chapter of my life. Returning to live with my family, I braced for what seemed like a step backward but, undoubtedly, it turned out to be a massive leap forward.
Why getting surgeries was the best time of my life
Why getting surgeries was the best time of my…
Why getting surgeries was the best time of my life
This morning, the doc said I might need surgery again. Now, as I dive into a seven-hour writing sprint, I find myself reflecting on the unexpected charm of my first two surgeries—one for each foot. It was a kind of buy-one-get-one-free deal, as insurance would have it (with the small disclaimer cautioning a year-long knockout). Being someone who rarely spends a full day indoors, it was a surprise to discover that this interlude was, in fact, the most beautiful chapter of my life. Returning to live with my family, I braced for what seemed like a step backward but, undoubtedly, it turned out to be a massive leap forward.