6

I Like to Listen

Now I am here, on the road, and I have everything I need.

2

The silver lining

I could have a few, I told myself, if I chew THOROUGHLY.

8

Missing her

"Stop that," I would say from time to time, and she would try, but the itching was unbearable.

5

Respect yourself

I had allowed my self-worth to be defined by the way other people perceived me.

5

First it sucked, and then it SUCKED — but now it’s over

As I was wheeled upstairs, I could see that all ER staff eyes were upon me looking sympathetic, almost guilty.