Kelly entered my life, and then her mother.

Enjoy..

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Becoming a heart doctor has been my dream since high school, so being now 33 and finishing my fellowship in cardiology was my best achievement yet. I was even prouder to have been chosen by one of the most lucrative hospitals in the Midwest to undergo specialized advanced training in the imaging laboratory.

I grew up in Oregon, so even though my parents were happy for me, they complained about the long distance, which meant I'd see them infrequently. I told them it was time for me to leave the nest, and I promised to call and zoom weekly. I...