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Diana C.'s avatar

Wondering if the kindness was genuine or just a way to "sugarcoat the lies"- that has to be the most relatable and heartbreaking thing I've ever read. It brought home the insidious nature of the betrayal!!

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Marie A. Rebelle's avatar

It's a hard place to be. You want to believe the kindness was genuine, but the lies niggle in the back of your mind...

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Chingmay Anaïs Jo's avatar

Marie, I am so sorry to hear what happened to you and to experience the shock of discovering a lie from the most unexpected people in your life. I went through something similar when I was young. It’s a tough pill to swallow, probably not swallowable. I send you 🩵

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Marie A. Rebelle's avatar

Thank you so much for your kindness 🤍

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May More's avatar

You’ve said so much in such a clear, honest way. I’m so sorry you are now having come to terms with this my friend <3

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Marie A. Rebelle's avatar

Thank you, May 💜

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Adrian's avatar

I have asked similar questions in my life in days gone by. The question almost impossible to answer is why ? Why me? why then ? Why that ? It fractures the spirit, replicating a night mare, so often hidden from the world. You can and have learned a different way, as have I.

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Marie A. Rebelle's avatar

We have indeed, and should never forget that all those things we experienced have formed us to the people we are today.

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