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Overwhelmed

Emily's POV

It's only been a few hours since I've woken up and I feel like I can barely breathe. My head feels like it's going to explode and my thought processes are blurry. It must be from the coma. When I woke up, the flood of sensations was indescribable. Lights, sounds, smells, you name it. It all felt so new and unfamiliar at first. But the most frightening thing of all was the crowd of people surrounding my bedside and a girl holding my hands. Who were these strangers? Why were they in the room? What was going on? How did I get like this? They all looked horrified when I asked who they were and the girl holding my hands seemed to begin to cry. But I don't know you all. So how can you feel so strongly? After the doctor escorted the girls out of the room, I sat with my nurse for awhile. I began to ask her all the questions on my mind but all she said was, "Honey, you've been through a great trauma and your mind and body are still healing. I know you have a lot of questions right now and I want to provide you with answers. You should really rest. Just know that the women you saw before you just now love you deeply. There is no need to be afraid of them. I know you don't remember them, but they are cherished aspects of your life. For now, get some rest. If you need me, just press this call light".

So I do know these people but I just don't remember them? I guess I should feel comforted that these people love me. But the nurse is right. I am very tired and feel like falling asleep. Maybe tomorrow I can get some more answers.