A rush of emotions overcame me as I walked through the doors of the mental hospital . Just 15 months older than me, we grew up as best friends. Sure, he picked on me..but that’s what older brothers do. As we got older the fights got worse and we grew apart. He was always smarter, more athletic, an...
Dear Mr. President,
When I think of my future I imagine myself in a hospital, helping those in need. We're at a tipping point in American history, and how we address the challenges in health care will affect not only me, but all Americans. As you know, the federal government presents Obamaca...
Remembering what the guides told me, I did my best to control my trembling hands. My life depended on confident steps and a firm grip. There were no ropes or harnesses. Thousands of miles from home, terrified, we climbed up a vertical wall of snow on the side of a mountain. One wrong step and I’...
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