When I Fainted At My Graduation, The Hospital Called My Parents

The headaches started during finals week—sharp, blinding things that made my vision swim. I told myself it was stress. I drank more water. I kept going. I always kept going.

The night before commencement, I called Grandpa because he was the only person who ever asked me a question and actually waited for the answer.

“Gracie. You eat dinner?”

“I had a continue reading …