Tag Archives: fear

Crown of Thorns

Posted on March 19, 2020 by deconstructingdoctor

The coronavirus is named because under an electron microscope, the group of viruses appear to wear a crown. I can’t help but compare that to the crown of thorns that adorned the head of Jesus Christ while he hung on … Continue reading →

Posted in Medical Musings, Uncategorized | Tagged coronavirus, COVID-19, crown, crown of thorns, Doctor, fear, neighbor, pandemic, social distancing, Survival, testing | Comments Off

After The Ending

Posted on February 11, 2018 by deconstructingdoctor

My husband and I sat across from each other in Chick Fil A. Not the most clever of places for us to have a date night, but it was last minute, it was raining outside, and we desperately needed to … Continue reading →

Posted in My Stories | Tagged birth, blog, blogger, blogging, Chick Fil A, CPR, Death, Doctor, endings, extubated, fear, hospice, hurt, Life, medic, Peace, resolution, story | 6 Comments

The Christmas Crescendo

Posted on December 25, 2017 by deconstructingdoctor

The crescendo of the day is complete. The joyous ruckus of children whipped into a frenzy over the satisfaction of wholly met desires. It’s what I always wanted!! Thank you!! You’re the best mom, ever! Oh yes. I am. For … Continue reading →

Posted in My Stories | Tagged Big Bang Theory, blog, blogger, bullfrog, Christmas, Doctor, fear, glands, God, hope, love, manger, neck, Sheldon, writer, writing | 4 Comments

Me Too?

Posted on October 18, 2017 by deconstructingdoctor

I have been in deep reflection over this “Me too” phenomenon. I have been giving it careful consideration trying to tally those moments that would allow me to say, ah yes, it has happened to me, too. It turns out, … Continue reading →

Posted in My Stories | Tagged blog, blogger, blogging, counseling, creep, creepy, Doctor, fear, Mardi Gras, me too, medical license, New Orleans, Psychiatrist, Punky Brewster, Residency, Shine, Subdue, writer, writing | 8 Comments

The Road Not Taken

Posted on June 21, 2017 by deconstructingdoctor

To say that I and the people around me have had the year from hell is an understatement. I have been waging battles and battles have been waged against me. I have sought the counsel of friends, coworkers, partners, therapists, … Continue reading →

Posted in Healthcare Today, My Stories, Poems | Tagged battle, battles, blog, blogger, blogging, Doctor, fear, integrity, introspection, medical, road not taken, roadblocks, Robert Frost, worth, writer, writing | 41 Comments

My Favorite Writer

Posted on April 28, 2017 by deconstructingdoctor

If you were to ask me who my favorite writer is, I might be inclined to say something that would impress you with my great literary insight like Hemingway, Keats, Austen, Joyce, or Fitzgerald. I love them all, but if … Continue reading →

Posted in Medical Musings, My Stories | Tagged blog, blogger, blogging, books, Doctor, Favorite writer, fear, inspiration, medical, Medicine, reading, Stephen King, writer, writing | 16 Comments

Why Deny Science?

Posted on April 22, 2017 by deconstructingdoctor

I think I know that answer. It’s hard to admit, being a scientist of sorts. I’ve studied chemistry, biology, biochemistry, physics. I admired the way that science layers itself over time, building information and facts one on top of the … Continue reading →

Posted in My Stories | Tagged biochemistry, biology, blog, blogger, blogging, chemistry, Doctor, earth, extinction, faith, fear, future, global warming, God, physics, rage, Science, Science March, Truth | 19 Comments

Un-Adult-erated

Posted on April 5, 2017 by deconstructingdoctor

We have a lot of conversations on the way to school in the morning. Maybe it’s the early morning; we seem to be morning people in this family. Maybe it’s the twenty minutes uninterrupted by Minecraft or Teen Titans Go … Continue reading →

Posted in My Stories | Tagged adult, afraid, bees, blog, blogger, blogging, chemical weapons, conversation, Doctor, fear, gown up, hope, syrian children | 19 Comments

Gender Offender

Posted on December 20, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

I went to a conference last week. Alone. No kids. No husband. No friends. Just me. 5 days in a hotel room. 5 days to navigate an alien city all by myself. 5 days to find peace and calm in … Continue reading →

Posted in My Stories | Tagged alone, blogging, conference, discomfort, Doctor, Doctor story, empowered, fear, locker room talk, story, stranger, Truth | 14 Comments

Rough Edges

Posted on June 26, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

I imagine myself coming into this world, my soul kind of resembling a rock, heavy and complete with all those rough jagged edges. Probably not a comfortable thought for my dear mom pushing me into the world, but alas I … Continue reading →

Posted in My Stories | Tagged annoyed, blogging, changes, childbirth, Doctor, fear, irritated, make a difference, rough edges, soul | 1 Comment