“Maurice Oulette tried to kill himself once but succeeded only in blowing off the right side of his jawbone. A doctor down in Boston was able to construct a prosthetic jaw, with imperfect results. The surgery left Maurice’s face with a melted appearance, and he went to great lengths to hide it.” (William Landay in ‘Mission Flats‘)
Stories like this make me shiver. There’s this woman at your hospital. She lost both of her legs, trying to kill herself by jumping in front of a train. Then I tell myself at least you got away unharmed. Physically unharmed. You are still the perfect man I married. And I truly hope you stay safe.
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