“You’re Making Up Symptoms,” They Laughed—Until the Specialist’s Report Came Back.

”

My father’s jaw tightened. “Therapy?”

“This isn’t optional,” Dr. Harrison said. “If you want her to heal, you address the damage you caused.”

A nurse walked in with my first round of IV medication—steroids, immunosuppressants, pain control. She asked my pain level.

“Eight,” I admitted.

My mother flinched like the number slapped her.

The nurse adjusted continue reading …