With each patient I treat, I feel the weight of their suffering. Their bones ache, they can barely stand, and they burn with fever. I see patients vomiting, dehydrated, and plagued by gastrointestinal discomfort.
One of the most shocking moments occurred when Daryl Smith, the main suspect in my father's murder, contacted me. On the morning of December 13, 2023, I woke up to a message from him on social media. My heart raced as I realized who it was.
Born in the beautiful Northeastern State of Manipur, Kangujam, India, my village boasts lush green mountains, a serene atmosphere, and rich biodiversity. Yet, the people face an existential threat as a water crisis keeps the taps dry.
After the search, I ate my Sadza and within minutes, my stomach burned and became irritated. That night, sleep alluded me and I began vomiting. Blood appeared in my stool, so I called the prison officers, but no one responded.
The babushkas always seem surprised when they see me amongst the Ukrainian soldiers – a French-speaking man of Asian descent. hen I say, “I am French,” they burst out in laughter.
As the stillness enveloped me, broken only by the intense and powerful winds, I made my southward journey through an arduous battle against the elements. The cold remained a formidable adversary.
In 2021, some of the most advanced and democratic nations on the planet appear to be emblazoned in political battles between neighbors, fed by an abundance of competing misinformation.