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I met with a former co-worker, a survivor, that has now become a friend. We vowed to meet quickly discuss the matter of medical insurance, maintaining coverage for myself and domestic life partner despite the obvious downgrade in protection. Thankfully, the coverage price is in the realm of affordable with the government break placed on COBRA. But that was a short exchange, the rest was...
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I have fortunately remained home sick from work the past week. Carrying with me the plague that was left behind. It was a necessary extension of a vacation that I would not have normally taken. Within it I have had the time to think, write, read, talk, and reflect.

Though, I did indulge the pleasures of the New Year despite an understanding that I would...
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Laying with Elisabeth, patient zero, has lead to my own illness. I'm no Calamity Jane. Though, I took comfort that the path of the illness was charted out for me already. Elisabeth outlining the discomfort ahead in store for me. Our days started late because our nights dragged on.

Coughs would drive Lisa awake at 4AM. Following a particular rough bout she started to...
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It is here in the me of the now, I find tremendous comfort in thoughts once spoken by me of a then.

"In a sudden realization, I felt as though I have again acted against my character. Temporarily leaving me feeling disempowered and distraught. Because I felt for an instance as though I had denied the overwhelming beauty and power of life, by not allowing...
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As in all of life, this state of flux forms what feels like digital distinction. An on or off that gives a label to what describes the fluidity of life. I am amazed what remains unknown in the world and particularly
the individuals around me. In people and activities that I have known for a long time.

I was fortunate to have close friends with...
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