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• Hi Darcy I always appreciate your comments.  Emasculating a man means not letting him have his DNA role of being a man.  It happens when we take control and literally want to wear the pants versus letting him. It's very hard for Boomer women to
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• What is holding you back?  Are you ashamed that you married him and did not tell your parents?  That action alone speaks volumes to the isolation you will be subjected to.  I am certain your parents would rather have you back and alive than dead a
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