Chapter 38: A Confession in Recovery – “A World Made Clear”

My vision has begun to clear. I had never once thought there was an issue with my eyes. Thankfully, my improved vision made me incredibly happy. I had never suffered from eye problems in my life, and I vaguely assumed that would continue. But in reality, I hadn’t been consciously aware that my eyes weren’t … 더 읽기

Chapter 37: A Confession in Recovery – “Hope in Despair, and the Weight of Eight Years”

While studying, I often wonder, “When will this studying ever end?” Most professors and teachers generally say it takes about three years. Three years… some people say it’s faster than that, while others say you only need to study a little. I understand that recovery times vary depending on each person’s physical condition. But in … 더 읽기

Chapter 36: A Confession in Recovery – “The Pain of Retrieving Thoughts, and the Brink of Life and Death”

Sometimes, living, I feel incredibly sorry for my life. Anger wells up. ‘Why did I end up living this life? What did I do wrong? What on earth happened?’ These thoughts torment me. As my mind gradually improves, my thoughts also become clearer little by little. Along with this, I begin to think more deeply … 더 읽기

Chapter 35: A Confession in Recovery – “The Scream of One Who Lost Words, and Fading Connections”

As you read my writing, I feel I must tell you the truth, lest you think I’m doing well. Even now, speaking is incredibly difficult for me. Even as I write, forming proper sentences is a struggle. I’m writing this in the hope of clearly explaining my situation to people, to offer even a little … 더 읽기

Chapter 34: A Confession in Recovery – “My Lifesaver, Meeting the Professor”

Today is the day I go to Samsung Medical Center. While there are many wonderful teachers assisting with my recovery, today I’m going to see the professor who performed my surgery. He’s the one who operated on me for six to seven hours through the night at Samsung Medical Center when I was on the … 더 읽기

Chapter 33: A Confession in Recovery – “The Library’s Silence, My Frustration”

Yesterday, I tried to read a book at the library. I intended to look for books with my children and wife. I had a strong desire to read a book again after a very long time. First, we stopped by the Youth Center on the way to the library. There, my children and I had … 더 읽기

Chapter 32: A Confession in Recovery – “Cleaning, Another Form of Rehabilitation and an Expression of Family Love”

These days, I primarily do two things at home: spend time with my family and clean. This is quite a different situation compared to before. In the past, my wife did much more of the cleaning. I actually prefer a tidy space, but being busy with work, I couldn’t dedicate much time to cleaning. Still, … 더 읽기

Chapter 31: A Confession in Recovery – “Cornelian Cherry, My Father’s Love”

The cornelian cherry trees are beginning to bloom. After finishing my studies at the hospital and heading home, I wanted to exercise more, but a chilly wind blew. Still, Dad insisted we continue. The trees around our house hadn’t shown any new shoots yet, but around the hospital, fresh green buds were already sprouting. And … 더 읽기

Chapter 30: A Confession in Recovery – “An Inconvenient Daily Life, Guilt, and Family”

Studying with Dad fills me with a lot of frustration. On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, I have to go to Samsung Medical Center. The study time at the hospital is only about 25 minutes. Each visit costs approximately 90,000 won. On top of that, it takes an hour to get from home to the hospital, … 더 읽기

Chapter 29: A Confession in Recovery – “Barefoot on the Loess Path, Connecting with the World

After finishing my studies with Dad, we went out for some exercise. It wasn’t anything grand; it was just walking barefoot on the loess path next to the small library near my house. Both the library and the loess path are quite modest. Dad said that walking barefoot on the dirt path is good for … 더 읽기