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The sticky note lay on top of a cardboard box she had yet to unpack. Arrayed beside it on the surface of the box were a pen, her bedside lamp, and the sleep mask she’d promised her mom she would try. The note read:
I made your bed because I love you! I know you’re not doing well, but you’ll be happier if you sleep. Doesn’t it look nice?Lots of love,Your Morning Self
Watery light trickled through the tapered line between the curtains, lit the note, and streamed across the spread beside her. Her Morning Self had made a huge effort to get out of the bed, and an even bigger effort to fluff the pillows and pull the covers straight. It did look nice. Her Morning Self knew, however, that she would have liked it better if it were a coffin…
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