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Old Nov 30, 2014, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Creamsickle View Post
I'm glad your day went ok. I find it works best to pretend things are fine. People really don't want to know.
"People cannot handle the TRUTH" - in my best Jack Nicholson voice - lol

If I could give anyone advice as to "what to do or say" when conversing with those that have been struggling.. just listen and let them know you care and let them know your hope is that the pain passes quickly.
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