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Seeing is believing

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Jacinta Parsons
Apr 26, 2024
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When you receive a diagnosis for an illness, there are many things that go through your mind. In my case, when I was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease, I was in a hospital bed by myself. The images are hazy, but I remember a young doctor breaking the news to me. I remember him standing in front of a window. But I really don’t know if that is true. Perhaps …

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