Gemotions

He had been told, over and over, that he was unique, a medical puzzle. Now, sitting in Dr. Ramirez's office, the weight on his shoulders began to lift. "There's another," the doctor said. "Another person with the same rare gene defect." The other patient’s name was Sam.

The news sparked a surge of energy through Michael. Years of fighting alone now felt less arduous. The doctor offered contact information.

He looked at the piece of paper, a smile tugging at his lips. He could share his daily struggles. He had never been able to do that before.