Kierstyn Lee

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“Take a Breath” by Kierstyn Lee

Submitted to Contest #94

Trigger warning: mention of illnessI jolted awake in my bed, gasping for breath. My lungs searched desperately for air but I couldn't take a single breath. I had "forgotten" my cannula. In truth, I didn't forget it. I just hated it because it was so uncomfortable. And yet, when I shoved my cannula back into my nose, I could only feel relief as a rush of fresh air filled my shriveled lungs.Hi, I'm Grace Miller. I'm a fifteen year old girl and I have lung cancer.My mom rushed into the room and when I told her what had happened, she looked at m...

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