Toothache
Sometimes a toothache can remind you of the most important things in life. I woke up this morning to excruciating pain radiating through my tooth and into my swollen jaw. At first, I tried to ignore it like we always do with any discomfort hoping it will fade away. But as I sat waiting for the clock to hit 8:30 AM so I could call the dentist, the pain became impossible to ignore. And then, in that moment of vulnerability, it hit me,I miss having my people around me. It's not that I don't have incredible friends here in the US..I do, and I'm genuinely grateful for every connection I've made. But there's something different about the bonds built over years, across shared memories and countless moments that have made you who you are. These new friendships, can't quite match the depth of connection I have with my people back in India. Panic rising with the pain, I called my best friend. No answer. I called again. Still nothing. My anxiety spiked as each minute stret...
