

Tales from the 'Mat
Tales from the ‘Mat May 25, 2018 As I entered the laundromat today, I recognized the woman coming out. I’ve run into her at the laundromat before. She has a severe and persistent mental illness, and is able to live independently because she receives support with medications and housing. I have cared for her when she has been hospitalized, and also as an outpatient. I greeted her, and she asked me, “Are you here looking for me?” “No,” I said, “I’m here to hand out quarters. D