Gemotions

"The Doctor's Diagnosis" arrived on Dr. Evelyn Hayes' doorstep, a thick volume chronicling her medical career. She had dedicated her life to helping others, and always kept to herself. She barely had time for her own life. She felt a sharp jolt of irritation.

But as she read, her initial reaction softened. The author documented her long hours at the clinic, her care for her patients, her dedication. She remembered the author had documented her helping a young boy, who was scared to get his first shot. He even documented the way she had held his hand.

She saw the writer’s understanding of her. She’d always wanted to help people, heal them. She felt a weight lift. The book made her feel like less of a stranger in her own life.