The non-descript anonymity of a waiting room can be a melancholy experience, even more so if you find yourself there frequently. Erin Shea’s “Waiting Room” faces the stale gray of these liminal spaces head on, following the protagonist’s internal journey during the course of one doctor’s appointment. Along the way? The Price is Right, Selena Gomez, and the psychological struggles of chronic illness.Check out this essay at: https://vocal.media/fiction/waiting-room-lv3wu40jdvEssay Written By: Erin SheaEssay Voiced By: Crystal Judkins

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