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For Dr. Waddington I first encountered Dr. Waddington during one of the most difficult seasons of my life. After navigating a healthcare system that too often left me feeling unseen — providers who lacked the necessary knowledge, or simply did not offer the compassionate engagement that is so essential to true care — she was different from the very beginning. Dr. Waddington was the first doctor to truly see me. To look beyond the surface, understand my pain and my condition, and commit to working with me over time. Because of her dedication, I have been able to reclaim my quality of life and, more than that, reclaim my joy. The ways she has helped me and my family are difficult to capture in words. I do not say lightly that she has saved my life — and by extension, has profoundly shaped the wellbeing of my entire family. As I prepare to leave Connecticut, I carry her with me. She will always represent the highest standard of what healthcare can and should be — knowledgeable, engaged, and deeply caring. Dr. Waddington, thank you. You will not be forgotten.