Unexpected Visit

I was abruptly awoken from the sounds of sirens and beeping and initially had no idea where I was or even why I was there. After catching a glimpse of my distorted reflection in my dad’s sunglasses, my memory instantly came back and I wasn’t the slightest bit surprised. It was inevitable, bound to happen one day. I had never been careful with my allergies. They weren't even an afterthought when it came to eating in unfamiliar places. This day was like an awakening for me. The reaction that put me in the hospital made me realize from a young age I hadn’t confronted my feelings about my allergies. They made me feel like a burden. I acted like they didn’t exist when in reality they have the ability to kill me. As a consequence of these unresolved feelings, I had to go through something I never want to go through again. I never thought a toothbrush could lead me to such a valuable realization. It’s important to always be aware and pay attention to your surroundings, to consider the consequences of every decision you are contemplating in order to avoid compromising situations like mine where my own toothbrush caused me to have a severe allergic reaction.