Introduction: This week I am sharing with you another piece from the very talented Pam Adelstein, a former resident of the Family Health Center of Worcester, and now the Medical Director at Fenway Health. She reflects in her piece (previously published in Pulse) on doing the work to help people who are often neglected in the health system and berated in some states in the US. She writes her own satisfaction with her work and the bravery of her patient. She wrote in her email to me: "The theme [for the call from Pulse for writing was] A Ray of Light. In this essay I describe a work experience which hopefully will inspire you to find and abide by your inner truth, even if profound bravery is required. This essay illustrates one reason why I do what I do."