I fell in love with the narrative. Stories of human resilience were my favorite. Fiction, non-fiction, and science fiction - it captivated me. I spent hours reading novels, discovering differences in cultures and people. I learned people communicate through stories. I sought stories from the people around me, watched the way they interacted, how we worked together and apart. Just by listening and watching, I gathered details that otherwise might be missed. My application to college was entitled, “Why I want to be Lois Lane.” I imagined myself as an activist, someone who stood up for herself and others. Over the years, that youthful passion matured into a need to be a community leader, specifically as a pediatrician. As a physician, I appreciate stories of human resilience with a depth cultivated from childhood.…