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CarolF

I write diverse stuff in British English. I use the S over the Z and keep the Oxford comma for special occasions. Editor of The Parenting Portal.

CarolF

Oct 12, 2023

Really enjoyed this! Agree that these friends are the worst. Completely suck your own feelings away and make you feel stupid for having them.

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Kerry Kramer

Oct 12, 2023

Oh yes! Well said….I walked away feeling stupid for enjoying a day at the beach…until I came to my sense!! Crazy huh?thanks so much for reading!

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