but, seeing that woman in the hallway today affirmed to me that i'm making the right choice.

this city is collapsing under a strain it can't handle, and it may be a difficult process to get out.

but, being homeless for a few weeks is a better choice than staying here and dying of cancer.

i don't want oxygen tanks to help me breathe - i can and should run away from here while i am strong enough that i still can.