Mary's life was a whirlwind of work and wealth. At 30, she had it all, a thriving career and a bank account to match. But beneath the surface, Mary was struggling. She barely took time to breathe, let alone care for herself. Headaches and fatigue were constant companions, but she self-medicated, convinced she knew better.
Her loved ones worried, but Mary waved them off. I am fine, she would say. Until the pain became too much to ignore. Severe body pain and exhaustion forced her to slow down. The diagnosis was a punch to the gut advanced liver cancer.
Treatment options were limited, and the prognosis was grim. Mary fought hard, but her body could not keep up. As she lay in her hospital bed, she could not help but think, If only, If only she had taken care of herself, gone for those check ups, maybe this would not be her reality.
Mary's passing left her family and friends shattered. They remembered her advice to take care of herself if she become better but now it was too late.
Her story is a wake up call to us, do not let work and life consume you. Your health is worth fighting for. Take control, schedule that check-up, and prioritize your well being.
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Thank you for the encouragement
We being focused on life and can't even check up on ourselves
And this cause damage to the health