I Brought My Grief to the Exam Room of My Gastroenterologist

My beloved aunt has no gravestone, but I’ve found other places in which to grieve

Doctor’s office photo, Unsplash

“It’s time to examine you now.” The nurse stands up and puts her clipboard on the counter next to medical tools. She reaches into a drawer for a pale green “gown.” Holding it out to me, she says, “Take everything off, and be…