Eating Disorders Case Study: Kycie Jai Terry

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Kycie Jai Terry was born on October 11th, 2009. She was happy and healthy. One day on January 30th, 2015, she got sick. Doctors found she had a type¬¬-1 diabetes. The things went from bad to worse. She had severe brain damage called traumatic brain injury and fell into a coma. She spent 111 days in the hospital and struggle hard with frustrated tears. Nurses also never quit and kept trying. Finally, Kycie says goodbyes and went home with her family and friends. She was still working hard with new therapists (her brothers). A summer cold Adeno virus put Kycie back into the hospital. On July 11th at 4:30 Kycie Jai Terry Passed Away in her father's arms right next to her mom. Kycie spent initial five years of her life happy and healthy.

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