JANUARY 2021I was exhausted, physically and mentally until the clock hit 6. Home time. A surge of energy of unknown origin suddenly flooded my veins. My smile grew bigger as I tidied up and did last minute dishes.“Mr. Karol, I’ll see you tomorrow.” I had my over one shoulder and my water bottle in my hand.“See you, my girl.” Mr Karol said before I leaned down and gave him a hug, feeling him squeeze the life out of me. “Go safe.”“Thank you. Stay well.” After scanning the room for the last time, making sure his oxygen machine was plugged in, his suction was within his reach, and his cellphone was next to him in case something happened and he needed to call somebody, I locked the door behind me.I was a healthcare assistant and had taken care of Mr. Karol for over a year. Some days it was easier than others, with his bursts of aggression and anger. He never got physically aggressive, just verbally. He had a very short temper which his meds were aiming to tame. And when I say short I
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