Blackfoot Valley Dispatch - The Blackfoot Valley's News Source Since 1980

I still think a lot about the hospital in Cuiabá. That place changed me a lot.

I used to be quick to become irritated with the smallest thing, but that doesn't happen anymore, because there were so many disappointments when I was at my weakest and I had no strength left for anything other than survival. I learned to leave anger behind.

Also, anger and irritation are not acceptable in the reper...