As a psychiatric nurse practitioner in training (circa 2024), I am *somewhat* qualified to talk on this topic. Even back while I was in the …
Mental Health in the Peace Corps
FAT. BEAR. WEEK. The fattest bears at Katmai
Usually, sometime around the middle of September all I can talk about are the bears of Katmai. Sadly, for all my friends bear talk started …
Hell hath no fury like a hurricane named Helene
When I went to bed on Thursday, September 27, 2024, I had no idea how much life would change over the next few weeks. As …
International Meet-cute
International meet-cute “Is this seat open?” The handsome stranger asked in accented English. I made an exception to the ‘don’t talk to strangers rule’. I’m …
Finding your way back to Rome
“They” say if you toss a coin in the fountain, you’ll guarantee your return to Rome. Everything you ever wanted to know about that famous …
Chapter 50: We are never getting back together
I’ve been home for a few weeks now. I’m out on disability. A bruised trachea apparently takes a few weeks to heal. Who knew? The …
Chapter 49: Breathe
I keep my eyes closed. I think I’m in a hospital bed, but how did I get here? “Eliza, are you awake?” I try to …
Chapter 48: You’re losing me
The room starts fading to black. Voices start to muffle. I feel the noose tightening around my neck. Nothing makes sense. I feel someone tugging …
Happy Peace Corps Day
I bet you didn’t even know there was such a thing, did you? I didn’t, at least not until I was actually a PCV. The …
Happy Peace Corps Day
I bet you didn’t even know there was such a thing, did you? I didn’t, at least not until I was actually a PCV. The …