Meredith Mangold

Jul 28, 2024 | kevinmd.com | Toni Bernhard |Brittany Ladson |Erin Paterson |Meredith Mangold

My legs felt like thick, immovable tree trunks as I shakily shuffled down the long, cold hospital hallway in my chafing hospital gown and ill-fitting non-skid socks, pulling my stubborn and squeaky IV pole alongside me. My mom took small, measured steps next to me as we took our daily walk around the hospital floor to escape from my cramped, confining hospital room.