Eating as Physical Therapy

I’ve always loved food, probably too much for my health. It’s been odd to have to make myself eat. I can blender my diet, make smoothies and milkshakes. But I have to force myself to slow down and chew the solids I eat. It takes more deliberation than I’m accustomed to. My dead lip makes it even more frustrating. If I’m not careful, I either bite my lip or spill things. I’ve become a compulsive napkin user.