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Being Admitted to the Hospital

When I found out that I was going to the hospital I was mad at myself for not being able to get better on my own. I was very scared because I didn’t know I was coming to the hospital until a few hours before. I didn’t get to say good-bye to my friends, which was the hardest part. If it works for you please let your kid know so they can say good-bye.

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