[ That first gentle attempt does little more than nudge her consciousness slightly closer to waking, like a swimmer reorienting themself when deep below the surface. But that harder shake is like an earthquake, sending her spiraling up out of the dark depths of her mind, grasping for free air like someone clawing their way out of their own grave. And when she reaches it—
She doesn't know what she's doing as her arms swing and her legs kick with full strength, her body instinctively reacting like a wild animal fighting for its life. Her mind doesn't register if blows land, her thoughts heavy and sluggish like she's been drugged again, and she won't stop fighting until there's no one touching her anymore.
This is part of why she never allows sedation during medical procedures. This reaction to trauma is one she may never be able to overcome. ]
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She doesn't know what she's doing as her arms swing and her legs kick with full strength, her body instinctively reacting like a wild animal fighting for its life. Her mind doesn't register if blows land, her thoughts heavy and sluggish like she's been drugged again, and she won't stop fighting until there's no one touching her anymore.
This is part of why she never allows sedation during medical procedures. This reaction to trauma is one she may never be able to overcome. ]