I Can’t Drive Right Now
"My freedom’s been signed away by an MD sitting at his desk."
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By Nora Harrington
 I
had my permit for about 11 months before I finally took my driving test in February.
I passed with flying colors, but now, three months later, I’m not allowed
to drive.
I’m Nora Harrington with a commentary from Youth Radio.
I was so nervous that day of the test, because this one event
would decide my fate — whether I could have a life or not. I was tired
of taking the bus everywhere and having to ask my parents for a ride. They bought
me a car for my 17th birthday, and I absolutely love it. I thought things couldn’t
get any better.
But on March 23, I had an appointment with a doctor. I’d
been having space-outs. The day I saw this new doctor, he told me I had partial
seizures…and that I COULDN’T DRIVE.
Now I have to take these pills called Lamictil to help my seizures.
And I can only think about driving once I’ve been free of seizures for
six months. My freedom’s been signed away by an MD sitting at his desk.
I know I probably sound selfish, but I just wish I could feel the wheel between
my fingers again.
For Youth Radio, I’m Nora Harrington.
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