When Julie worked in Singapore for Unilever we would visit her everytime we had a break from our own independence because
I loved living In Singapore. Everything was so orderly. And peaceful. So how could I have felt anxiety?

FAST FORWARD! Now that I am 80 I have lost my independence because I am wheelchair driven and cared for by three caregivers.

I am now anxious when Emil leaves the condo.
MY GOODNESS!

I think I sometimes use
prayers as opium.
safer and effective.

When I consult a doctor
lab tests first
before he can prescribe meds.

The sound of silence
is deafening like noise.
I know this to be true.