~Natasha~ “Mmmmm,” my body aches when I try to move. I take a few deep breaths and try to stretch, feeling pain in my body all over again. I struggle to pull my eyes open, afraid that I won’t be able to. My eyes feel crusted over, so I move gently. It takes some time, but my eyelids finally part, and a bit of light shines through. I continually blink my eyes until I can open them completely. I’m met with the most blinding light. My body squirms around, and I notice that I’m on something soft, so that’s a plus. I want to look around, but the pain is a bit much right now. I’m able to lift my head, and I immediately drop it. My head is throbbing, causing my eyes to fill with tears. I sigh and wonder where I am. I’m pretty sure I’m not at home, and I’m not in a hospital. I close my eyes a

