Recognizing the Unsung Heroes: A Tribute to Dedicated Doctors on Doctor's Day

It's been a while since I have blogged….. I didn’t stop because I no longer had ideas or things to share. I stopped because I was tired, tired of fighting the medical system to even stay alive. When I first started blogging, I remember thinking to myself, “All these other chronic illness accounts just bash doctors, which is crazy”. Then, I ended up in the hospital repeatedly, and I saw firsthand why so many have become bitter towards doctors and the medical field. It’s because when you are at your worst, and you have a doctor look you in the eyes and refuse to help or, even worse, call you crazy, that hurts deeply. Words aren’t sufficient to explain the deep wound that that causes.

I wish I could say I was immune to the pain, immune to the wounds their sharp words cause. But I am not. To this day, a doctor even hinting that they do not believe me cuts deep. This pain, however, has made me appreciate and cherish the good doctors even more.

The ones who, despite not knowing the answer, never once questioned what I was telling them was real. The ones who have stayed late to call me when my body is betraying me. The ones who have sat at my bedside as I struggled to breathe, and all they could do at that moment was be present and wait. The ones who had tears in their eyes as I cried in their office. The ones who sat quietly with me and looked me in the eyes to say, “I am so sorry you are walking through this.” The ones who advocated for me when I was too tired to do it myself. The ones who haven’t given up on me, even when I wanted to give up myself. The ones who have taken time to see me, not just my disease. These doctors have made all the difference. These doctors continue to help me find hope in situations that feel hopeless.

So, on this doctor's day, I want to say thank you to the doctors who fight for me day in and day out. The ones who have stuck by my side through the highs and lows of this crazy journey. Without each and every one of you, I would not still be here today. I am grateful for the work that you do!

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