Dismissed For Lacking A Degree, I Let My Life Speak For Itself – The Archivist

kitchen counter, my phone rang.

Caller ID: Denver General Hospital.

“Is this Carol Martinez?” a professional female voice asked.

“Yes, this is Carol.”

“Hi, Ms. Martinez. I’m calling from the billing department at Denver General Hospital. We need to discuss payment arrangements for the delivery of Nathan David Martinez on October 15th.”

My blood went cold.continue reading …