Maria Kalafatis
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I am a creative writer that loves to write poems and short stories, as well and the ocasonal review on stuff that I love and enjoy
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My First Day Back on Court
Three weeks ago, I was in a hospital gown, lying under bright lights, about to have surgery to fix a structural issue with my nose. For years, breathing through my nose had been difficult, and I’d lost my sense of smell entirely. The decision to have the surgery wasn’t just about performance on the court — it was about quality of life.
By Maria Kalafatis5 months ago in Journal
THE LAST SHOP BEFORE TOMORROW
Cassie arrived just before sunset. The city was louder than she remembered—horns and footsteps and neon signs blinking in their own language. People moved quickly here, like they were all late for something they didn’t want to attend. She pulled her coat tighter, the autumn wind pressing cold fingers through the seams.
By Maria Kalafatis6 months ago in Fiction
Healing Hurts Too: A Diary of Nose Surgery Recovery
It’s July 24th, and I’m sitting up in bed writing this, which honestly feels like a small miracle. Two days ago, on the 22nd, I had surgery to correct a deviated septum. I’ve had issues with it for a while—years really—but I didn’t realise how much it had been affecting me until I finally got the diagnosis. Turns out, all the random illnesses, the weird congestion, the difficulty breathing, the low-grade exhaustion—yep, all linked to this crooked bit of cartilage in my nose.
By Maria Kalafatis6 months ago in Journal
