The story, “The Silence is Deafening” could have been my story. While I was reading it, it occurred to me that I too was on my way to being discharged from the hospital at one point and the fact that my blood pressure (BP) spiked, probably saved my life. It not only spiked but remained high and erratic. Lucky me! Thankfully, my story had a different ending than Joan’s.  My heart goes out to her husband and family. The loss of this woman is a tragedy. My experienc... Read more