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Everyday things are healing

November 29, 2020
I texted my sister-in-law last night expressing how I need her in my life. Me, who is always the responsible one, is needing support. We talked about my husband (her brother) and what he going through with physical pain and mental anquish. But what helped most of all was talking about other thing...
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