<span itemprop="author">Michele Luckenbaugh

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Finding healing in narrative medicine: When words replace silence

Hidden in the darkness of the heart or in the blinding headlights of the world, thoughts transformed into words seek to escape. They long to be heard, and absorbed by others. However, these words must first find the courage to be expressed, released fr…

Within the white walls of silence

Silence is a prison that locks away the truth, hiding it in the shadows of life. Words yearn to be spoken, but are instead swallowed whole. It’s a safer alternative than facing an empty void. Your gaze is directed elsewhere, avoiding the person w…

Why empathy is the missing piece in modern health care

As I navigate this world, I often feel overwhelmed by its harshness, making peace and harmony seem elusive. Today, the atmosphere feels particularly heavy with distrust and anger, leaving me caught in a constant “me” versus “you&#8221…