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Nov 2024
52m 9s

Thanksgiving With My Wife and Girlfriend

The New York Times
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Townsend Davis had been married for more than a decade when his wife, Bridget, was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Their lives changed immediately. Townsend became Bridget’s caregiver, sorting her medication day after day, making their home accessible, and finding someone to look after her while he worked and raised their sons. He was committ ... Show More
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