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In the end everything will be okay. But hurdles have to be jumped through first.

Simone Elkeles

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Simone Elkeles
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: April 24
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I've spent so much time avoiding arguments and smoothing relationships with the people around me, this confrontation is painful.
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Say something, Amy, Miranda insists. Something positive. I'm sure it'll make you feel better. Okay, Miranda. I've got it. I motion the girls to lean in close to hear my words. At least I'm not dead. How's that for positivity? I have to admit it does make me feel better.
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