I Was Sitting at My Cluttered Kitchen Table Early on a Quiet Sunday Morning, When a Sudden, Sharp Tingling Began in My Right Hand

I mentioned it casually to a coworker once, who only shrugged.

“Just stretch more,” they said.

The advice felt hollow, a quick dismissal.

Then came the headaches, slight weakness in my grip.

I did what anyone does: I checked online.

What I found spiraled into worry I couldn’t voice.

This week was crucial.

A critical deadline loomed, and an important presentation approached.

It was a chance for a long-desired promotion.

But the hand, the buzzing and numbness, made it difficult.