Author: Mary Patterson

In January of 2023, I sat anxiously in the doctor’s office waiting for news about the abnormal blood results I received earlier that week. “You have hereditary hemochromatosis,” the doctor said. “It’s no big deal. All you have to do is donate blood regularly to clear the excess iron from your body. It’s easy.” Her seemingly light words landed on my chest like bricks. As I tried to take them in, my head started to spin and I struggled to find my next inhale. I looked for words, but none… Continue reading welcome to good friday