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I've learned that some broken things stay broken, and I've learned that you can get through bad times and keep looking for better ones, as long as you have people who love you.

Jennifer Weiner

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Jennifer Weiner
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: March 28
Author
Film Producer
Journalist
Novelist
Writer
DeRidder
Louisiana
Better
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Broken
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