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I believe in innocence until there's proof of guilt and all that.
Carolyn Hax
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Carolyn Hax
Age: 57
Born: 1966
Born: December 5
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Bridgeport
Connecticut
Carolyn Hanley Hax
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I have no quarrel with people who lack the skill or temperament to care for small children.
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Separation is where you see if it works better with the adults in two different homes.
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It's okay to forgive yourself immediately and for good.
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If you're not sure what you want, then hold back from making plans or responding to invitations until you have a chance to think about it.
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One helpful thing to keep in mind as a retort-stopper is that you won't win, you won't change anyone's mind, you won't change any votes, you won't make the atmosphere in the room any better, YOU won't feel any better.
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For some people, the better route for finding like-minded parents is just to get out of your house with your baby and frequent baby-friendly places.
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