The thing that an overwhelming number of refugees from the Other Side/USA stated that they liked most about FatLand surprised the Board, but they got used to it. It was sleep. The refugees had lived in constant terror of being harassed or arrested on the Other Side. Now they could rest in almost complete peace.
The thought of being captured by the Fat Police and sent to a Reeducation Center continued to haunt many refugees through their first few days in FatLand. When they could finally believe that they didn't have to worry about being apprehended, they sank down into the most glorious sleep(s) they could imagine.
And on spacious double beds, sturdy mattresses and as many pillows as they wished. With quiet all around, and no taunts, no snitches. Just a hearty welcome and good food and drink.
Some woke on their first night, having forgotten where they were. When they remembered, they drifted back to sleep again, breathing deeply.
Night had become their friend once more.
So powerful. And such a potent reminder of the link between physical and emotional health.
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