Chapter 5: A Confession in Recovery – “Physical Therapy Today, Too”

There’s no “work” to do at the hospital, at least not in the meaningful, productive sense I used to know. But this is my work. In fact, it’s the most important work I have right now. Every day, at a set time, I undergo physical therapy. Therapists assist me for 50 minutes. They help me … 더 읽기

Chapter 4: A Confession in Recovery – “I’m Slowly Remembering, Slowly Finding Myself”

After meeting my mom and younger sibling, I’ve felt a little better. Their voices, touches, and gazes reawakened forgotten emotions within me. My mom’s warm hand brought back memories of her caressing me as a child, and my sibling’s playful smile made me feel the bond of brotherhood once more. Since being hospitalized, I’ve been … 더 읽기

Chapter 3: A Confession in Recovery – “I Met My Wife”

Today, I suddenly opened my eyes, and my wife was there at home. To be precise, it wasn’t ‘home’. It was still a hospital room, but my wife was here taking care of me. I was so surprised, but at the same time, a wave of relief washed over me. It was the moment I … 더 읽기

Chapter 2: A Confession in Recovery – “Silent Trees and My Father’s Face”

Even now, meeting people makes me happy. However, at the same time, I wonder if people are curious about my current condition. The last moment I remember is thinking I needed to shower because I was so cold, and that I should tell my son, “My head hurts.” But after that thought, I have absolutely … 더 읽기

Chapter 1: A Confession in Recovery – “I Don’t Know Why I’m Injured, But I Want to Leave”

My vision is finally clearing. The blurry sight gradually sharpened, bringing the white ceiling and walls of the unfamiliar hospital room into focus. Although the medical staff and my family told me this was a hospital, for the first few days, I had no idea why I was there or what had happened. ‘Why am … 더 읽기