As I am walking out of the room, I overhear a conversation... "she is a short... dwarf... midget... small... grown-up... doctor!"
At the beginning of my intern year, it took me a while to get used to hearing that on a daily basis. I have grown up hearing that I am "short," but never reminded on a daily basis. Surprisingly, even in medical school, I did not hear it that often. This is probably due to most of my rotations being with adults. Also, I wasn't a main caretaker.
Some of you must be thinking, how can she easily forget and move on with her day if she is repeatedly reminded of her challenge. Well, I have been hearing people talk about my stature for 20+ years. So hearing a comment does not surprise me. I enjoy hearing the different comments made by children, its a reminder of their innocence and curiosity of the world. Thats the reason I chose to work with kids!
More to follow about my peds intern year... I am back to writing posts.
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Thanks for taking care of our daughter. You really made our stay at Dayton Children's a great experience!
I talk about this kind of courage everyday that real handicap happens in the mind. If you look for the good in every situation only the good will find you and make your day. When I read your first post I saw a giant spirit making its container insignificant. You are my Hero not because I know you but because your courage will awaken many lowly spirits and who knows which of those lifted spirits by you I will benefit from. Thank you Nadia for being a great gift to the world. @izzitalk twitter, facebook IZZITALK
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