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I knocked gently on the door and entered, introducing myself as the resident who had come to check in on her. She did not acknowledge me, and had I not walked directly through her line of vision, I doubt that she had been aware of my presence at all. I approached her bed and pursed my lips in pity – never before had I seen someone so thin and lightweight look so heavy. It seemed as though an invisible weight was holding her down, making it impossible for her to even consider the immense effort necessary to lift a single finger. It was quite eerie to see someone lying there, too weak to move – yet wide-eyed and strangely alert.
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