Two Nurses
Marc Lee Shannon recalls the kindness of a nurse when he was in early recovery. He asks us to find the courage to be kind.
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Marc Lee Shannon recalls the kindness of a nurse when he was in early recovery. He asks us to find the courage to be kind.
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