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A Mind Eating Disease


What day is it? Today is Monday, Judy. She asks 5 more times. My husband is picking me up today. I think to myself, he died 15 years ago. My sons 12th birthday is tomorrow. Her son is 45. What are you doing? I am helping you out of your wheelchair. Why does my hip hurt? You broke it 8 months ago. How long have I lived here? 2 years, Judy. I feel like I have asked you this before. Yes you have Judy. Why do you help me? Because I want to, Judy. What day is it? Today is Monday, Judy.
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