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Mental Health Support

HereSince1628

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4. Parents aren't always best people, children's sacrifices thousands of miles away

Reply to Tobin S. (Reply #2)

Mon Aug 1, 2016, 09:41 PM

Aug 2016

aren't necessary or sufficient evidence that they are.

I get that the ruse is a white lie intended to be comforting. But I can't get beyond the ruse.

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I need a safe place to say this... this could include triggers [View all] HereSince1628 Aug 2016 OP

you are right of course. mopinko Aug 2016 #1

I get that we tell lies even to strangers hoping to provide comfort HereSince1628 Aug 2016 #3

I hear you, HS. Tobin S. Aug 2016 #2

Parents aren't always best people, children's sacrifices thousands of miles away HereSince1628 Aug 2016 #4

Such a sad and cruel experience you had, HereSince1628. No Vested Interest Aug 2016 #5