32 Days in May: A Novel

by Betty Corrello

we should be terrified of our bodies. you realize how little control you have over yourself; how all you can really do is react. if i’m afraid, i can look away. if i have a headache, i can take medicine. if someone breaks my heart, i can hold a grudge until i die. but i will never be able to stop the pain before it starts.

disease is isolating. prepare to be alone. or get really good at lying.