You have been a pariah for more than a decade. Cries of “unclean!” and stares of condemnation follow you everywhere. The social isolation and loneliness add insult to injury. You’ve been bleeding for 12 years, and doctors have done nothing more than bleed your pocket dry.

You’re weak. You’re broken. You’re desperate. You have no money and have earned no sympathy.

But then (more…)