Two Contrasting Pages From a Work in Progress

These two pages occur in separate chapters, but make an interesting contrast. The first is from a passage about the shock of diagnosis, and how professional healers can compound the pain of disease. The second is about the gratitude due to those from all walks of life who step up and help carry the burden. There are many thoughts to tease out of this contrast, one could write a book...
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