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My name is Grace Bennett, and at 68, I never thought I\u2019d be counting pills like they were diamonds. But there I was this Tuesday morning, shaking my heart medication bottle and hearing only three tablets rattle around inside. Three more days before I\u2019d have to choose between my prescription and groceries again.<\/p>\n

The rent notice lay next to it, stamped in red: FINAL NOTICE. My pension check barely covered the rent, and my part-time<\/p>\n

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My name is Grace Bennett, and at 68, I never thought I\u2019d be counting pills like they were diamonds. But there I was this Tuesday morning, shaking my heart medication bottle and hearing only three tablets rattle around inside. Three more days before I\u2019d have to choose between my prescription and groceries again. The rent…<\/p>\n

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