GRACED PEN

  As She lay there, gazing painfully at her helpless body, struggling to make her voice heard, surrounded by a deafening silence with no one in sight to offer assistance, uncertainty swirled around her like a thick fog. It was a truly harrowing sight for her. And that lady was me. The year 2023 stretched endlessly before me, filled with challenges and uncertainties. I can only imagine your experiences unless, of course, you'd care to share them with me by replying to this email. Even though it was a whirlwind of a year, marked by milestones such as completing my college education, and embarking on my national service journey. Amidst it all, numerous moments of growth and introspection unfolded. Family, friends, and acquaintances gazed upon me with outstretched arms, offering assistance and support. Yet, I found myself caught in a web of indecision, uncertain of whether I could reclaim my life and sanity once consciousness returned. It was a struggle against the notion of being &quo