The things and objects in our lives can sometimes affect us just as much as a person.
I was trapped by my tubing, unable to sleep or escape. The display panel on the dialysis machine mocked me with its bright green words suggesting I have a 'good night'. Toxins accumulating in my blood made sleep even more elusive: my skin itched so much I made it bleed, and restless leg syndrome caused spasms throughout my body.
