This pain will probably fade by the time I graduate from med school and while it doesn't hurt as much as it used to, it still bloody hurts. They will probably never understand how awful it is to be the ones that are left hanging and abandoned and so they will never understand either, why I will never forgive them ( Read more... )

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Was reading this article during work (technically I'm still at work but y'know.. technicalities), and this point struck a nerve;

"You have to feel it to heal it. Bring your fears and weaknesses front and center and shine a blazing spotlight on them because the only way out is through. The hurt of facing the truth is SO worth it in the long run, I ( Read more... )

So we cross our fingers and our toes,
And make a promise to those fragile hearts
That we will stay strong and resilient
Against the waves of pain that threaten
To take over. And over. And over.
And we continue hoping everyday
That the fragile parts won't break,
Even if the seams are ripping apart.

6 more weeks before I fly back to Adelaide ( Read more... )

Inspired by Abby's post about how "everyone who terrifies you is sixty-five percent water";I've never been confident with the way I look. Honestly, (and I'm not fishing for compliments here) I've actually always thought of myself as ugly and plain and fat. I've mono eyelids, a stumpy nose, a chubby face, too large lips, a wide forehead, a wide ( Read more... )

2 days before we officially say goodbye to 2013 ( Read more... )

Officially a 2nd year medical student and beyond excited for a whole new year of learning! Doesn't matter that it's already been a whole year since I've officially entered this world; I still feel so darn honored and privileged every single day.

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On this rainy and gloomy day, I'll allow that hint of heartache to seep through the healing scars. It used to come in waves and torrents, but now, it's beginning to be nothing more than a mere trickle ( Read more... )

I'll learn to love myself more everyday so that one day, I'll have enough strength and faith to love someone else. I know that if I allowed myself to, I would have fallen in love with you. But perhaps fate is not on our side and we were not meant to love each other that way.After talking to C on the plane last night, I've come to realize that the ( Read more... )