Criss Sole : Writing

part 11

part 11

A Chapter by Criss Sole


14When I wake up Sheena asks me if I’m still sleeping. I tell her I’m up. She tells me that she is feeling worse, and the Doctors want to..
part 12

part 12

A Chapter by Criss Sole


 19The next day rolls around in the same fashion, and I can tell right away that the nurses looking after me do no support the Doctor’s d..
part 13

part 13

A Chapter by Criss Sole


23As days pass I make the decision that I no longer need the neck brace. Yes, I’ve had one for weeks now. I keep wearing it during the day, but..
part 14

part 14

A Chapter by Criss Sole


29I am woken up just before 6am to very loud talking and laughing. I have no idea what is going on. It is only later that I will find out that the no..
part 15

part 15

A Chapter by Criss Sole


36I have speech therapy at 2pm on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. It will be a three hour wait from when my last therapy class ends, so I try to busy m..
part 16

part 16

A Chapter by Criss Sole


43The days go by and turn into weeks. It has been three weeks and a few days that I’ve been in rehab when the pregnant physiotherapist decides i..
part 17

part 17

A Chapter by Criss Sole


49The time passes. I sleep. I attend physical therapy classes where I am asked to do squats. Only with my left leg. Not allowed to put pressure on my ..
part 18

part 18

A Chapter by Criss Sole


54I see Gary often, and he always asks me if I would like to use the computer. In the computer room I begin talking to a volunteer. She’s a youn..
part 19

part 19

A Chapter by Criss Sole


60I count down every single day I have left in rehab. I really see no reason as to why I am still kept here. Technically I am still not being taught ..
part 20

part 20

A Chapter by Criss Sole


Part 3: Love, and Other Unfortunate Afflictions