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Captioned Images Series: The Goodbye
Created: 08/25/2024
>"Ladies," Rosemarie said, "I guess you have been wondering why I have been acting so odd lately. I'll bet many of you think that I have lost my mind."
The group of ladies murmurs their agreement.
"I've decided to swap bodies with my grandson, Connor."
"What?"
"It was my daughter's idea. Since Connor has become an adult, any trouble he gets into would be much more serious than before. He needs for someone to look over him and keep him under control. So we decided I should swap bodies with him. He'll be here and I'll be him."
The crowd looked at Rosemarie incredulously.
"But I have selfish reasons too. I wake up stiff and sore, feeling like a collection of creaky joints and worn-out springs. My arthritis has a way of making its presence known, especially when the weather turns damp. I struggle with my hands, which now fumble with tasks I once did effortlessly. Simple things like buttoning a shirt or opening a jar can turn into monumental challenges."
"My vision isn’t what it used to be, either. The world seems to blur at the edges, and reading fine print has become a test of patience. Sometimes, I catch myself squinting at things that I used to see clearly without a second thought. And my hearing—oh, my hearing! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had to ask people to repeat themselves, or how many conversations I’ve had to just smile and nod through, hoping I didn’t miss something important."
"Then there’s the constant fatigue. I used to run around all day with boundless energy, but now it feels like I’m dragging my feet through molasses as I use my walker. Even simple chores can leave me feeling utterly exhausted, and I find myself needing naps just to make it through the day."
"My balance isn’t what it used to be either. I’ve had a few near misses with trips and tumbles, and my family’s been worried about me. I have to be extra cautious now, with every step I take, and it’s frustrating not to have the same sense of stability I once took for granted."
"Of course, there’s also the memory. I find myself forgetting names and appointments, and it’s a little disheartening when I can’t recall something that should be so familiar. I try to laugh it off, but it can be quite distressing at times."
"I have to wear diapers because of constant bladder leaks, but worse than that, I'm not even capable of changing my own diaper. Some of you know how embarrassing it is to be changed like a baby."
"I know aging is a part of life, and I’ve lived a long and rich one, but sometimes it feels like the infirmities just keep piling up. It’s a struggle to adjust to these changes, and I miss the days when I felt unstoppable. Even though I don't want to be a man, I see no other choice. This is best for both Connor and me."
The crowd couldn't help but to agree.
I hope all of you, my friends, can help him get along. It'll be tough for him...especially because he is being forced and none of the doctors or nurses will know what is going on. They'll probably keep him sedated for a while."
"We'll do what we can," one of Rosenarie's friends shouted out.
"Thank you all. You are the best friends a woman could ever have."
Connor resting under sedation in Rosemarie's room
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