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What does it mean?
The speaker describes being near death with bullet holes while a doctor claims he will survive.
In plain terms
I was laid out with bullet holes while the doctor said I would make it.
What can you take from it?
Medical professionals often provide hope even when situations look critical.

Where it applies

  • hospital
  • emergency
  • reflection

Putting it to work

  • seek medical help
  • process trauma
  • value life

Questions to consider

  • How do you process near-death experiences?
  • What gives hope in crisis?

Another view

Not all medical crises result in survival.

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