We have heard from so many people about how much this Personals essay from Dr. Chris Hartnick means to them. That it showed them a side of the medical world they don’t usually get to see, that it was beautifully written though heartbreaking, that the piece gave them hope. If you haven’t had a chance to read it yet and you actually prefer to listen to stories, this one’s for you. As we’ve done with so many of our Personals pieces, we had Chris read this one himself.
So, on your next walk, subway ride or road trip, listen to Chris share his own words about the time early on in his medical career he met a patient whose approach to pain astounded and amazed him. If you’d like to check out the written version, too, you can do so here. Enjoy! —Narratively
P.S. For audio versions of even more of our stories, head to the Narratively Out Loud podcast in Spotify, Apple or the podcast player of your choice.
