Rec | HAVE A SIBLING WHO IS A DOCTOR

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i try not to bother her but i have stolen so much from my sister in free medical advice… i imagine having a parent doctor offers similar benefits, but movies have lead me to believe there is then a lot of pressure on you to become a doctor yourself, and that seems like a lot of work. no offense to any doctors

@sloane_shark

Apr 29, 2024

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