At Sunday dinner, Dad told 23 relatives: “She’s wo…

when they need someone to talk to. My patients’ families, who trust me with their most precious treasures. Sarah, slowly becoming a real sister rather than a competitor. Catherine, who became the mother figure I had always needed. Charlie, who reminded me why I do what I do.

This is my family now. Family I chose. Family that chose me back.

As for my continue reading …