And just like that I’m home
I've been home for almost 2 months already and it’s insane how this time business plays with your head. I was away exactly 8 months and it’s mind boggling to think of all the things I experienced. I knew it would be a challenge returning to home life – but I don’t think there really is a way to prepare yourself as much as I tried! Major reverse culture shock. My last couple of weeks in Bangalore were a time of reflection and many emotions. Thankfully I got to spend a lot of time at the clinic as I underwent Panchakarma (a full detox which I will write a separate entry about when I'm capable). This gave me a lot of quality time with the staff and time to mentally prepare for goodbyes. Physically, if I didn’t have scarring and some sensations as a result of, I wouldn’t blame myself for thinking I never had a fistula to begin with! On my last visit with doc, I asked if there was anything at all I need to do going forward – his response ‘try to forget you ever had it’. I ca...