The Body Keeps the Score
Susan ran out the front door and headed down the street, race-walked two blocks to the neighborhood park and crashed onto a bench. She forced herself to slow her breathing. Inhale—one—two—three—four. Exhale—one—two—three—four—five—six. Repeat. Again. And again. She pulled her long, blonde hair up off her neck, fished in her pocket for a pony-tail elastic. Took …