“It’s horrifying to see hundreds of kids, every day and every night, get admitted into the hospital for things that have no definite outcome, and what feels worse is to witness them try to make their parents feel better about it, when they themselves are as hopeless,” the receptionist at CHOP said, as she was asked about her experience working at the hospital.
Growing up, I never really knew what it felt like to have someone close to me be diagnosed with some form of severe illness. But as I stood there, amidst families and their kids, I was overwhelmed. I was overwhelmed with the feeling of worry, sadness and fear.
Illness is a constant battle that millions of people, no matter what part of the world they live in, attempt to combat. Talking to the receptionist made me realize the actual toll, self belief and confidence it takes for one to survive through the tragedy.
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