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what stunning honest beautiful poems that connect us all

Thank you.

Be patient.Don’t make a facewhen you see how healthy they look –An athlete. Someone who walkedacross an entire country without thought.Don’t wonderif you picked up the wrong chart.But hey,at least they have good veinsso that’s one less thingyou have to worry about.

Such a brilliant and impactful piece!

Hear me:I hurt.I tried.I cannot do this for you.It is too heavy.It is too hard.It costs too much.I cannot make it work for you.I am tired.I am old.I ache.I too am afraid.

^!!

Such important voices. Thank you to all three poets tonight.

Truly!

insights. my heart is bursting.

all three pieces were powerful and beautiful but when adding context to each of them they become almost sublime. thank each of you so much for sharing.

Caretakers scaffold the entire medical system and yet there are no services for them.

I joined an Alzheimer's support group when caring for my mother. The outcome of several of the caregivers was as tragic as that of the person they cared for. Two of the caregivers died right after their loved one did.

build back better bill biden is trying to get passed totally adresses this

thats why a journal like this and reading and sharing is something needed desperately!

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and the journal really connects us beyond our medical needs

Hear hear! ❤️

Hell yeah to submitting !!!

Post-appointment writing !

Audience questions and comments are welcome for the final 15 minutes or so. :)

“Advertise the shit out of it // come on!!”

Every story shared is a chance to make someone feel less alone. Thank you all for your stories.

accessibility in healthcare is a huge issue

Would love to see this bibliography!!

Real talk. People with mobility issues get distilled to: "Well, how do you feel?" Then, if they have difficulty articulating themselves, it's anyone's guess. A battery of tests, but if that doesn't cover it...oops, I guess?

Wonderful discussion. And poetry. Thanks.

I am so grateful to have been able to hear all of your stories. Thank you!

This is so profoundly humanizing. A deep thank you to everyone.

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My wife suffers from many medical issues that are not apparent by looking at her alone. I can completely relate to the frustration and pain that comes from being a caregiver that has their hands-tied. I myself have a few medical issues (not to the extent presented by any means) and knowing that discussions/art like this exists to possibly help those in the medical field relate more, is beyond important. Thank you all. Amazing works!

Ah yes. Mr. Billings. Behold, chat. Someone stronger than I am.

Our interview is at 37 minutes: https://theshow.kjzz.org/

Dorothy, as someone who is both in a caregiver situation and dealing with my own health issues, I relate on such an intrinsic level.

Rafael Campo, MD: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/rafael-campo

This has been incredible - thank you so much to all of the poets for sharing and congrats to Dr. D, Shiv and all of the Grey Matter team!

https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/rafael-campo

https://www.dukeupress.edu/alternative-medicine

like whitman in the civil war hospital

Miroslav Holub is a doctor turned poet. he was immunologist in the 50-60s and he turned to poetry for relief. Not all of his poetry is medical but you can see the humanism in every work. there aren't a lot of people who cross that bridge between science and literature be he's one if anyone is interested

Thank you, Alo! ^^^

so moved and thank you!!!

Thank you again, Bryan, Raena and Dorothy! Thank you RD and Shiv. Amazing work! Kudos!

You guys let me off easy...now I'm scared to look at my phone.

Thank you so much for your kind words everyone. Its been an honor to have you read my work!

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So appreciative of this panel to share these incredibly moving stories. Thank you so much. Love you Bry! •••

Bryan, we loved seeing you again! It has been awhile.

Thank you so much for this! Wonderful evening.

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