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Weekly Contest #212
(Author's Note: This story contains material concerning mental health, suicide, and violence.)January 3rdH, Do you remember when you learned how to tie your shoes? I don't remember exactly. I remember the frustration of not being able to, then one day, I could always do it. Isn't it odd certain lessons from our childhood have stuck with us to this very day? Tasks that we see as mundane were once so challenging. I brought this up because Martha, my oh-so wonderful sister, stopped by my office today. She wants to orchestrate a celebration of l...
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