The medical staff was ready when the ambulance arrived at the Emergency entrance of the hospital. Medics flooded the doctors with the patients’ information. Then, they were off to the next medical call.
Once stabilized and tested, the doctors diagnosed a concussion and a broken femur.
“Do you have any family?” they asked the disoriented patient.
“No family,” he mumbled.
One doctor asked a nurse, “Has his family been contacted?”
“No family,” he repeated.
“There’s good news about your condition.” “Who should we call?”
“Sobbing,” he cried out.
“My family has died from the pandemic.”
“This was a failed suicide.”
2020©Isadora DeLaVega
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Word Count: 100
Genre: Flash Fiction
Photo Prompt:©SusanEames
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January 9, 2021 at 9:30 am
I’ve been reading about children who are suffering from depression from this pandemic. Let’s hope parents recognize it. Thank you for reading my 100 words encapsulated story of a huge issue. This seems to be something that’s happening quite a lot. It may be the next crisis. According to an article I just read, children are showing signs of depression due to the lack of socialization since the pandemic. I just read an article about children being depressed over the lack of socialization during COVID. Thank you, Iain, for commenting.
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December 29, 2020 at 6:51 am
It’s fiction but there’s a spot or two from a friend’s daughter’s tragic non-successful attempt. Moments of despair can push some people to the edge. I’ve been reading about children who are suffering from depression from this pandemic. Let’s hope parents recognize it. This seems to be something that’s happening quite a lot. It may be the next crisis. According to an article I just read, children are showing signs of depression due to the lack of socialization since the pandemic.
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December 2, 2020 at 11:44 am
Ouch. How tragic. Life can be cruel. Moving story I!
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December 2, 2020 at 6:06 pm
Life can be overwhelming for some.
I appreciate your very complementary comment.
Thank you for visiting.
Be Safe … Isadora 😎
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December 2, 2020 at 1:01 am
Heartbreaking yet beautiful story. ❤
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December 2, 2020 at 6:05 pm
Thank you for commenting and visiting.
Be Safe … Isadora 😎
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December 1, 2020 at 9:49 pm
Grim times indeed, are these.
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December 1, 2020 at 10:02 pm
Yes, Michael, a little more grim for some than others. Thank you for stopping by and commenintg. Be Safe
Isadora 😎
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December 1, 2020 at 2:04 pm
How tragic. Well written, Isadora.
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December 1, 2020 at 10:03 pm
Thank you, Linda. Yes, a sign of our grim times. Be Safe
Isadora 😎
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November 30, 2020 at 6:29 am
Oh dear! This is probably true somewhere. I hope he finds the will to live again.
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November 30, 2020 at 8:48 pm
Oh yes, it is happening more and more daily. As an advocate for mental illness, I read a lot of material on the subject. Children are now showing signs of depression due to the pandemic. Let’s hope another issue doesn’t arise from COVID. The story is flash fiction but I know someone whose daughter tried and unsuccessfully failed suicide. People in sever pain … Be Safe
Thank you for reading and commentingting. Have a good week …
Isadora 😎
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November 29, 2020 at 6:40 pm
Querida Isadora.
¡Qué triste! Pobre hombre. He needs more than physical treatment. I hope it’s not based on a true story. Bien escrito.
Shalom y abrazos,
Rochelle
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December 1, 2020 at 1:14 pm
Querida Rochelle,
Si es cun cuento muy triste.
Although it’s fiction, there is some background info from a friends daughter.
Gracias por su visita y comentario.
Abrazos y Carino, I may have to write a happier story next time. Be Safe
Isadora 😎
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November 29, 2020 at 1:39 am
Not sure what to say other than with the tragedy our world faces, some will never recover 😦
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November 30, 2020 at 9:06 pm
Perhaps, some will never recover from this pandemic but those whose mental health is the weakest will be the most affected. As a mental health advocate, I believe this will be the next issue for our health providers will be dealing with. I may have to write a happier story next time. Be Safe
Isadora 😎
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December 1, 2020 at 12:26 am
Thanks Isadora, you also!
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November 28, 2020 at 6:28 pm
What a terribly sad story this week, Isadora!
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November 30, 2020 at 9:12 pm
I hope to be the voice of despair from those who suffer daily with depression. Perhaps, some with depression will never recover from this pandemic but those whose mental health is the weakest are most affected. As a mental health advocate, I believe this will be the next issue for our health care providers to deal with. There’s a huge amount of children suffering from depression right now because of COVID restrictions. Who will speak for them? Will they be so desparate as to commit suicide? This is happening and, sadly, very, very real. I hope we all start using the safety measures so that kids can get back to being – just kids.
I may have to write a happier story next time. Thanks, Dale. Be Safe …
Isadora 😎
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November 28, 2020 at 5:24 pm
his attempt at suicide failed. i hope he can live with it and find some meaning in life.
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December 1, 2020 at 1:16 pm
I hope there’s a light ahead for him
to find hope in. I’d have to add to the story to see. Thanks, Plaridel.
I may have to write a happier story next time. Be Safe
Isadora 😎
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November 28, 2020 at 2:55 pm
Good grief. What can you say. At least the medical staff swarmed around him and he didn’t wait the mandated 4 hours as they do here.
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December 1, 2020 at 1:20 pm
Oh my, 4 hours of waiting?! Where is this?
The story is completely fiction. I believe this issue can be poissible in the future. It may be a major issue for mental health caretakers. I just read about children who are depressed due to COVID. Imagine children? Thank you for reading and commenting, James. I may have to write a happier story next time. Be Safe
Isadora 😎
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November 28, 2020 at 1:17 pm
new norm
same form
when faced
with the abyss
of no one there
to care
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December 1, 2020 at 1:21 pm
Lovely words, unfolding a future crisis for mental health caretakers. Thank you for your great comment and for visiting.
Be Safe
Isadora 😎
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November 28, 2020 at 11:18 am
😦 A sad tale of our times. Maybe they will make the most of their second chance, but I can’t imagine how they will be able to carry on.
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December 1, 2020 at 1:25 pm
I suppose a great many are experiencing deep sadness from their losses during this time. Although fiction, the possibility of this and other issues happening are high. I just read an article about children being depressed over the lack of soicalization during COVID. Thank you, Iain for commenting. Be Safe
Isadora 😎
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November 28, 2020 at 11:12 am
Oh, the reveal was so sad. What a take on the photo prompt!
Susan A Eames at
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December 1, 2020 at 1:28 pm
Thank you Susan for the photo prompt and your comment. This seems to be something that’s happening quite a lot. It may be the next crisis. Accoding to an article I just read, children are showing signs of depression due to the lack of socialization since the pandemic. Let’s hope this stays a story of fiction. Be Safe
Isadora 😎
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November 28, 2020 at 2:42 am
So very sad, Izzy.
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December 1, 2020 at 1:33 pm
Yes, Sylvia, it’s a sad story. It’s fiction but there’s a spot or two from a friends daughters tragic non-successful attempt. Moments of despair can push some people to the edge. Have a lovely week … Be Safe
Isadora 😎
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November 28, 2020 at 12:59 am
That’s quite a twist, Isadora
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December 1, 2020 at 1:34 pm
Thank you, Neil. Always keep them laughing or crying … LOL
Have a great week … Be Safe
Isadora 😎
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November 28, 2020 at 12:53 am
Ouch, and I don’t mean the femur.
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December 1, 2020 at 1:35 pm
Yes, I think he will have lots of owies to rise above. Thanks for commenting, Trent. Havea wonderful week. Be Safe
Isadora 😎
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November 27, 2020 at 11:49 pm
*Unfortunately this must be too common
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November 30, 2020 at 4:05 pm
I dare say there will be many who will have a difficult time with the aftermath of the pandemic. Another issue we may be facing in the future. Thank you for reading and commenting. It’s always apprecaited. Be Safe … Isadora 😎
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November 27, 2020 at 11:45 pm
A sad tale of our times encapsulated in 100 words.
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November 30, 2020 at 3:57 pm
Sadly, it’s a sign of what might be our next dilemma. As a mental health advocate, I’ve been reading about children who are suffering from depression from this pandemic. Let’s hope parents recognize it. Thank you for reading my 100 words encapsulated story of a huge issue. Have a healthy week … Be Safe
Isadora 😎
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November 27, 2020 at 10:45 pm
❤
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December 2, 2020 at 6:06 pm
Be Safe … 😎
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November 27, 2020 at 10:23 pm
Oh wow… profound and brilliantly poignant Isadora 💙🌏
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December 2, 2020 at 6:09 pm
Thank you so very much, Ivor, for your wonderful comment.
I feel I’m in the middle of the story of the turtle and the hare.
I’m slow but eventually I get there. Have a wonderful Wednesday.
Hope you’re well and enjoying your day to day.
Be Safe … Isadora 😎
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