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Nurse Stories: Coma! (By Louisiana M. Sandusky, R.N.) (Part Two) by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
Louisiana continues to be concerned about the diabetic man she is caring for: he remains in a coma, and it's been a week since he was brought by ambulance to the hospital where she works...
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Nurse Stories: Ronnie. (By Julia 'Jules' Montanegra, R.N.) by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
A nurse talks about a little boy with liver failure that she took care of and how his death still affects her several years later...
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Nurse Stories: Stranded. (By Roberto Sormiento, R.N.) (Part One) by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
A male nurse recounts when he was stranded at the hospital where he works from rising floodwaters. Of course, he worried mostly about his wife and ten children, and whether they got to safety.
Image (C) 2010, Karla Dorman...
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Nurse Stories: 'Lookin' Good, But Feelin' Lousy.' (Part Two) (Story #5,600) by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
The two nurses who had been feeling unwell finally have a diagnosis, and both have since returned to work...
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Nurse Stories: 'What Kind Of Man ARE You?!' (By Louisiana M. Sandusky, RN) by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
"By the time I was ready to go on my hour-long break, I was close to tears and my thoughts roiled around like angry storm clouds".
Louisiana Sandusky deals with a troublesome patient at work and her innermost feelings.
Image of stormy skies (c) 2008, by Karla Dorman...
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Nurse Stories: Flesh Eating Disease!! (By Louisiana M. Sandusky, R.N.) by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
Previously entitled "Slow Time In Coming"; changed title of story at the last minute.
Doctors and nurses at a metropolitan hospital deal with someone who has an overwhelming bacterial infection.
Image (c) 2011, by Karla Dorman...
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Nurse Stories: Little Boy. (By Julie 'Jules' Montanegra, R.N.) by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
A nurse writes about a heartbreaking case that came to the E.R. last night...
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Nurse Stories: Little Girl. (By Gloria Michelle Trainor, R.N.) by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
A nurse writes about a case that still makes her cry today...
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Nurse Stories: LOL (Little Old Lady) (By Louisiana Sandusky, R.N.) by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
A little old lady with serious medical problems comes to the E.R.; Louisiana Sandusky recounts the experience...
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Obsolete by Richard Kallao
original..
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October 20, 2007: Special Needs Parenting 101 (Part One) by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
"It's like a nightmare that never ends."
A mother remembers her son, who died nearly two years ago. Understandably, she still grieves.
Image (C) 2009, Karla Dorman...
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Old Man Lyngstad. by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
A boy remembers a neighbor who passed away...
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On 'E' by Kim Wilson
When you give yourself completely to a man who is undeserving, you get exactly what you deserve...
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 Once a Patriot by Robert Campbell
An old veteran on his deathbed in a VA hospital watches the 9/11 terrorist attack unfold on television...
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Once in a Lifetime.. by Zoila Masiak
I had this dream shortly after I lost my son Peter, never to have it again. But I remember it often when I am visited by the pain of his death...
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One Choice In Three: Nurse Stories (By Louisiana M. Sandusky, R.N.) by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
A nurse deals with a man who has a whole multitude of medical problems and his family...
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One Day At A Time (complete and revised) by Sarah Tagert
“How am I ever going to make it
without you?” Paul sobbed. “Just take it one day at a
time..
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One Day At A Time (Part 2) by Sarah Tagert
Paul began thinking about what he would do if he ever lost Hannah. Even the thought of losing her made him want to cry. ..
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One Day At A Time (part 3) by Sarah Tagert
During her fourth week of treatments Hannah reached her lowest point. She was hospitalized and doctors gave little hope that she would leave the hospital..
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One Foot In The Grave. ... (Part One) by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
A boy who loathes speaking or performing in front of people is chosen for the leading role in the upcoming school play...
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One Lonely Little Boy. by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
A little boy is teased because he is disabled; nobody wants to be his friend.
Image of handicapped parking sign (c) 2011, by Karla Dorman...
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One Lousy Weekend. by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
A girl writes about her experiences at camp this past weekend for a "back-to-school" assignment...
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One Man's War by La Belle Rouge Poetess Of The Heart
War Is A Personal Thing..
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One Night Before Christmas. ... by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
A boy ends up in a nursing home because of a devastating stroke that left him paralyzed and mute. This is his story, as told by his father...
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One Of Our Own (Part One) (By Kendall Victor Smith, Paramedic/EMT) by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
A paramedic/EMT talks about a very difficult case that hit too close to home...
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One Of Our Own (Part Two, By Paramedic'EMT Kendall Victor Smith) by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
The conclusion to the first part, where a paramedic/EMT deals with a patient that is more familiar than he realized, and the feelings of helplessness he feels...
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One Way Ticket by Ellwyn Autumn
Zak escorts his younger sister Tiffany to the bus station for a meeting that ends in heartache. ..
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Only Time Will Tell. ... (Part One) by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
A man keeps vigil at the bedside of his wife, who is currently in a coma. This is their story...
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Oops!Story One by Tolu Tolu
Drama at a bus stop..
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Open Your Minds #26: Mental Illness (By Melizza..aged 20) by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
People look at me and they see a seemingly normal person, a young lady who just entered her 20's, but a person who has a physical disability. They think that I am physically disabled, and that is it. But there is a side to me that most people don't even know about, and this is the side I prefer to k..
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Open Your Minds #34: Coping With Anorexia Nervosa (By Daisy Lu, aged 11) by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
A young preteen girl describes what it is like living with anorexia nervosa. (At this writing, Daisy is 5' tall, but weighs 70 pounds.)..
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Open Your Minds #39: Extreme Obesity (As Told By Marlayne, aged 45) by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
An extremely overweight woman in her middle 40's frankly talks about the implications with being morbidly overweight and the problems it causes her. She is forced to live in low-income housing because nobody wants to hire her. She was laid off her last job, and ever since, she has had trouble findi..
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Open Your Minds #43: Coping With An Abusive Parent (By Tamantha, aged 11) by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
A young girl writes of the actions of her father, who regularly abuses her mother on a daily basis. He is also abusive to the children...
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Open Your Minds #44: Coping With The Death of a Child (By Micha, aged 13, Sister To Nickeisha, aged 7, who died in a fire) by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
A teen writes of the time a fire claimed the life of her little sister. Her sister was seven years old, and she and Micha were extremely close...
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Open Your Minds #49: Meningitis And Its Aftereffects (By Johnny Sandusky, aged 11, and his mom) by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
A young miracle survivor of meningitis shares his story, along with his mother...
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Operation Red Phone by Mystic Rose
A science fiction story that hits home during this virus era of uncertainty ..
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Orphan Of The Storm. by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
A kitten finds a new home after being separated from its family during a severe storm...
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Our Work Here Is Through: A Letter From Louisiana by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
Louisiana decides to write her family a letter before she leaves for America tomorrow. She has been in Sri Lanka, caring for the tsunami/earthquake victims, for about a week, and she has seen and learned so much...
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Our World Has Ended. ...: Our Story. (Part One) (S.N.P. 101) by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
A couple has just learned the terrifying news that their son was born with severe brain damage. This is their story...
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Out of Body Experience by Robert Apold
This is a true story of how I almost died and in the process had an out of body experience. ..
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Out Of My Mind: Melissa's Story. (Part One) by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
A nonverbal girl's thoughts and musings...
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Out Of Sight, But Not Out Of Mind. ...: The Adoption Chronicles. (Part One) by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
A woman misses the son she gave up for adoption and wonder how he is doing...
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Out Of The Ashes (chapter 5) by Sarah Tagert
get it.” Abby returned. “What would you think of eating breakfast at home” The voice started Abby and Gary, who turned to see Doctor Lane, the surgeon, standing in the door of Gary’s room. ..
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Out Of The Ashes (Chapter 7) by Sarah Tagert
“All of your physical symptoms point to you being about three months along. The baby is a good size, and everything looks normal.” When she heard this Abby finally had to concede she really was pregnant.. ..
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Out Of The Ashes (chapter 8) by Sarah Tagert
When the phone rang at eleven o’clock Abby pounced on it but her hope was soon deflated when Kim was on the other end not Gary. “Jay made his move tonight. He broke into your apartment tonight.” She told Abby quietly. ..
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Out Of The Ashes (part 1) by Sarah Tagert
While she drove her mind drifted back the time Hannah had been diagnosed with cervical cancer. ..
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Out Of The Ashes (Part 13) by Sarah Tagert
“It’s so great to have you out of that hospital, I was beginning to wonder if I would ever get you to myself.” Gary said, reaching across the table to put a hand over Abby’s...
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Out Of The Ashes (Part 14) by Sarah Tagert
Abby had been unusually quiet all evening, and Kim was really beginning to wonder what was up. “Abby, I’m your best friend, whatever is bothering you, I hope you know you can tell me about it.” Kim said quietly, not want to push the issue,..
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Out Of The Ashes (part 2) by Sarah Tagert
“It wasn’t my fault, I just want my baby, Mom.” She pleaded. Her mother looked down at her kindly. “I know dear, but this is for the best, you’re only eighteen, too young to raise a baby. She’ll get much better care this way” ..
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Out Of The Ashes (Part 4) by Sarah Tagert
Women did it all the time, why couldn’t she? This seemed to be the solution for her, but why did it leave her feeling so empty? ..
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