She thought of the statistics she’d memorized: Sepsis kills 11 million people a year globally—more than cancer in some regions. One in five survivors of mass violence develops PTSD. One in four women will experience intimate partner violence. The numbers were staggering, cold, overwhelming.
Tomorrow, she would visit a high school health class. Next week, Leo was testifying before a Senate committee. Rosa was printing another thousand decals. Rapelay Mods
After the presentations, the floor opened for questions. A young woman in the back raised her hand. Her voice cracked. She thought of the statistics she’d memorized: Sepsis