Friday I showed signs of what looked like a stroke, and spent the night in observation after responding to migraine treatments. The MRI in the morning showed no new spotting, but some old "benign" spots common for people with chronic migraine. Thunderclap headaches are no joke. I'm lucky to be okay.

I realized in real time, delirious from pain, unable to see, I have PTSD from my prior visits. I advocated for myself when a paramedic was getting details wrong and being dismissive, was able to say I'm uncomfortable, and the hospital staff respected me and took me seriously, and were kind as well.