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Being there

Caring for sick has challenges, rewards

By Sam Allis
Globe Columnist / December 11, 2005

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If there's one thing worse than recuperating from major surgery, it's taking care of someone who's recuperating from major surgery. Not because you're a heartless cur but because you're helpless to alleviate the suffering. (Full article: 870 words)

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