A Woman’s isolation

Kate Tolleson
2023

You can follow me back to the room now.
Did you bring anyone with you for your visit today?
No
I’ll just have you sit up on this table.
Are you sure about this?
Do you have any questions?
No, I don’t have any questions
I know how difficult this can be.
No, you don’t


I’ll just have you undress behind this curtain.
I’ll be right back.


It’s cold in this room


Okay, I’ll just have you spread your legs now.
This is just going to be a bit of pressure.
You can grab onto the table if you need.


This is not just a bit of pressure


I know.
I know,
take deep breaths.


Take deep breaths.


Keep breathing.


Almost there.
You’re doing so well.


All done.
Take all the time you need.


I’ll leave you alone for a few minutes
to gather yourself.


Alone. Wasn’t I already?