Moving out of Darkness
Derrick Bills talks with Dr. Richards, Michael Henry before getting a series of shots on Thursday March 29, 2018 at Novant Health Durham Internal Medicine Associates in Durham, NC.
Dr. Michael Henry Richards measures Derrick's heart beat a stethoscope before a shot on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Novant Health Durham Internal Medicine Associates in Durham, NC.
Derrick Bills the doctor's office with his medicine on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Novant Health Durham Internal Medicine Associates in Durham, NC. He must bring his own medicine into the office every time because the medicine he needs is not available in the United States.
Derrick Bills chops up chicken for dinner on Thurdsay, April 12, 2018 at his host family's house in Raleigh, NC. "I have to cook a lot because I am allergic to so many things now so it is hard to eat out," says Bills.
Derrick Bills cooks and mixes his dinner on Thurdsay, April 12, 2018 at his host family's house in Raleigh, NC. His tattoo of two crows represents pain and joy as well las the way they interconnect in life. He said his tattoo is a huge reminder and help during this journey of his disease.
Derrick Bills fills out job applications on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 in Carrboro, NC at Johhny's Gone Fishing. "I really need a job. I want to get back on my feet. I need money and a stable income but I think it will help me to keep moving forward," Bills stated.
Derrick Bills drives home after filling out job applications at a local coffee shop on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 in Carrboro, NC.
Bills (right) helps up his girlfriend, Sarah Kreitzer (right) after she was posing for photos for him on Saturday, APril 28, 2018 in Chapel Hill, NC on Ghimghoul Road. "I feel like my disease has taken a huge toll on my relationships, including with my girlfriend Sarah. It has been really hard for me."
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