A recuperating wounded WW1 soldier gets his comeuppance
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A recuperating wounded WW1 soldier gets his comeuppance
A recuperating wounded WW1 soldier gets his comeuppance - initial delights at the idea of a massage from nurse on the Monday turns into stark realisation tat this might not be quite so pleasurable come Tuesday! Date: circa 1916
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Begging Changing Crutches Expectations Fierce Fluff Forceful Hopes Injured Injury List Massage Monday Nurse Opinion Painful Pleading Reality Recover Recovery Recuperating Recuperation Situation Tommy Tuesday Wounded
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Circa 1916: A Recuperating Wounded WW1 Soldier Gets His Comeuppance The initial delight of a massage from a kind and gentle nurse on a Monday morning at the military hospital was a welcome relief for this weary and injured Tommy soldier. The thought of a soothing touch to ease the aches and pains of war was a tantalizing prospect. But as the days passed and the weekly routine settled in, the soldier's perspective began to change. By Tuesday, the soldier found himself lying on the hard hospital bed, bracing himself for the fierce and forceful hands of the nurse. The once comforting touch now felt like a painful reminder of the reality of his situation. The soldier's hopes and expectations were shattered as the nurse's massaging hands worked relentlessly, without a hint of fluff or begging for mercy. The soldier's crutches lay discarded nearby, a testament to the progress he had made in his recovery. But the thought of another painful session left him feeling defeated and disheartened. The soldier's body may have been recovering, but his spirit was taking a beating. This poignant moment in history captures the stark contrast between the initial delight of the prospect of recovery and the harsh reality of the situation. The soldier's experience serves as a reminder of the unyielding nature of the healing process and the fierce determination required to overcome the challenges of war and injury.
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