*Rosie Fay-Donovan*

My head was pounding as if someone was leading a construction inside of my skull. My chest was heavy and sore, making it hard for me to take a deep breath. There were wires attached to my arms and left hand, and a mask in my mouth and nose, preventing me from breathing properly.

I reached for the mask with my free hand and got it out of the way, taking in the air around me. I felt like sh*t. It took me a moment to understand where I was and what had ...