Day 3: “Happy Hour”
Socializing
Can be fun
Can be awkward
Can be funny
Can be so awkward you don’t know what to do with yourself
What do you do
When
the convo takes a turn
do you physically turn away
and walk out
and say goodbye, that’s enough
Or do you smile, laugh
change the subject
and make a mental note to dissect the moment with your partner later
I often opt for the latter
and take another sip of my drink
Day 2: “Medical Rant”
Pain and sadness
Anxious thoughts
What do you do when going to the doctor makes you hurt more?
Every time I go to the doctor
Someone dies
Or I feel violated
My blood pressure is always high
White coat syndrome it’s called
It’s a whole ordeal to go to the doctor’s
Got to make sure I have the right insurance
Got to wait in line
Got to tap my foot
Got to pee in a cup
Got to explain
“My blood pressure is always high at the doctor—just warning you”
With a smile and a laugh
When really I’m dying inside
Okay, breathe
It’s just the doctor
And you can have a sweet treat after for going
Does that make it worth it?
I can see why my grandma never liked going to the doctor
How do I get past it?
How do I lower my blood pressure?
I probably need to go to the doctor to get it checked out
Faking It Made 