Medical Motives for Staying Put

“You’re just naturally cystic,” she said casually. “So, when you start getting mammograms, we won’t be surprised.” It was the “we” that struck me more than the “cystic.” I knew…

I Like Mosquito Nets

It is my second night in Haiti, and I’m living on the edge. Call me crazy, but this time I’ve finally decided to go without the Doxycycline– the friendly pill…

Pills at the Bottom

By Beth Today there are few turquoise pills in my little orange canister. My heart skips a beat. I can actually see to the bottom. For many, the lack of…