The Day My Nervous System Broke

Before Anything Went Wrong

Before that day, my life followed a familiar rhythm. I was a law student approaching the end of my studies.

The pressure was real, but it was purposeful.

The Moment Everything Changed

I arrived early for my law finals. About an hour into the paper, something shifted abruptly.

Losing Control in Public

I was taken to Aga Khan University Hospital in Pangani.

This experience later shaped how I think aboutsystems, stress, and recovery.

What I Didn’t Understand Yet

This was not the day I broke down.

It was the day I learned how fragile — and important — systems really are, something that now informs myprofessional work.