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Everything started when there was a guy named Charlie who was about 35 years old and he was somehow less intelligent then others. Everything started when he was told to write a journal to keep a record of how he felt every day. Every day he had to write what he had done so that people at the laboratory or hospital could see what he did and how he reacted to everything around him. A very childish adult man who always liked to be congratulated by what he did.
He was friendly and liked to get around people. His doctor was demanding by telling him things he had to do. Giving him orders all the time.
This teacher was not that bad because she wanted to help him. A very helpful, encouraging and nice woman.

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