
Tom spent time at his friend Ale’s house in the Catskills but was nervous the entire time—he wasn’t within 50 miles of a major hospital. He looked for hospital signs incessantly when traveling. This visit was crucial to recovery as Ale was transparent and honest: “I’ve never seen you sit for more than 10 minutes. There’s a positive side—you’re constantly moving, doing, achieving. But it’s time for you to relax.”