Gemotions

The doctor’s explanation was a jumble of words that Maya could not process. She tried to follow along, but her mind felt like a tangled ball of yarn. The bright lights of the examination room were too bright, the white walls too sterile.

Her arms and legs felt heavy, as if weighted down. She forced her eyes open, willing herself to stay attentive. It was important to understand the mistake in her medical file. But the information blurred.

A wave of utter weariness threatened to engulf her. She struggled to remain upright, but everything just seemed so difficult.