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“You’re being dramatic. It’s a couple of steps. I’ll do it.
Stop nagging.”
It never did.
The next morning, I was running late for work. I’m right-handed, so I had my bag and coffee in my right hand, fumbling with the lock with my left.
I opened the door, stepped onto the top step, and my foot hit pure ice.
There was no time to grab the railing.
My feet flew out from beneath me. My elbow smashed into the step, and my whole weight crashed down on my right arm.
I heard a crack.
The pain was bright and hot and immediate.
I couldn’t even catch my breath. Then I screamed.
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