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

cheeks burning.

“Patterns,” Thomas repeated, like the word itself offended him. “She thinks she’s the main character in a medical drama.”

I learned fast that crying made it worse. Crying was evidence. Crying was “proof” that I was performing. So I stopped crying in front of them and saved it for the shower, where the water could cover the sound.

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