#Burns

Why the Burned Girl Wears Short Sleeves

“I heard some other girls talking about her. They said, ‘Why does she wear short sleeve shirts when she is scarred like that? I felt bad."

On Marshmallows and Pandemics

We are all learning a lesson in the value of delaying gratification in this year of COVID. This ability could save all our lives.

The Skiing Surgeons

When you think of a surgeon, what comes to mind? A man striding in his white coat, barking imperiously, staff trailing behind? A...

Flashback Girl Interviews Herself

Welcome to the new followers who have recently come on board. I thought it would be good to re-introduce myself and my work for those of...

A Whole New (Burn) World

I spent three days at my own personal Disney Land last week. In truth, I stayed just two miles away from the actual Disney Land, but I...

It's Not that Easy Being Burned

I write today wrapped in old clothes I don’t care about, so the bleeding won’t matter. Half of my body shines luminous scarlet, as my...

My Burns and the Magical Laser

I am hunkering down at home for a week. I wear sloppy clothes that I don’t mind staining with blood. First I am in pain, then I itch,...