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• Coming up on two weeks. 1st week and a half dragged on, because of several unexpected hurdles -- one messed up prescription and one major appliance breaking, which generated 5 extra car trips. Now the time is going faster. I have set limits, though t
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• My daughter is 30 with 2 children. I'm searching for ways to help her. She is so emotionally abusive to her 8 year old daughter, breaks my heart. I've run out of advice to offer the granddaughter, that's why I'm on here searching for answers. The
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• So how about having him move, really.  Should your sons be left with him if they are living at home.  Give him an ultimatum.  Go to a doctor and get on meds and stay in therapy or stay away.  You deserve to have stability in your life.  Put the
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• I think it is just being the person you have always been actually.  Hubby and I are still trying to figure out what we will be when we grow up!! haha.  We tease and laugh in public. It has gotten better since we became empty nesters really.  We
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• I have been using organic shampoo and conditioner, but I have been using Chi oil on my hair after I wash it, I either let  it air dry or gently blow dry, then if needed I will add some more if it is wangy yet. I also use either a large curling isron
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