There are moments in life when the weight of the world feels unbearable, like it’s pressing in from all sides, and there’s no escape. Lately, it feels like those moments are becoming all too frequent. I find myself surrounded by everyday suffering here in Sierra Leone—the kind that breaks your…

After a particularly tough week at the hospital, where I witnessed yet another preventable death, I felt emotionally and mentally drained. It was one of those moments that makes you question everything: Why am I here? How do I keep going when the system feels so broken? These moments weigh…

This past couple of weeks have been a rollercoaster. The first group of nurses have complete the first mentoring module at Connaught Hospital, and I am beyond proud of their perseverance and commitment to improving patient care. Even though I’ve been in the hospital for a year now, some of…

Since the Global Mercy returned, it has been non-stop ship events in preparation for the hospital to open, and I must admit that the initial excitement has begun to wear off for me. While most of the crew have returned to Sierra Leone after several weeks of holiday feeling rested…