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You should be able to tell your forever person when you feel on the verge of breaking down. Or when you feel too overwhelmed to put anything else on your plate. You should be able to tell your forever person what is going on inside of you, because sometimes, appearances lie. Sometimes, even the people closest to us can’t see what we’re going through — not unless we let them see. Not unless we choose to be honest. Not unless we let down our guards completely.

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Please stay. Please don’t leave. I want to tell you every day.

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My perfect persona was my safe haven.

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You should never try to shoulder your burdens alone because you’re only making things harder on yourself – and you’re damaging your relationship in the process.

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Caring too much isn’t a mistake. 

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With my life visually a mess. I have good moments of it where there’s peace. 

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Your voice is waiting for you to give it a stage. To let it speak so that you can be listened to again.

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Life isn’t meant to be perfect but I promise you on the other side of your pain, there will be lessons learned and newfound strength to face whatever comes your way. 

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Janet reminds us of the importance of that honesty, the necessity of being able to say what you mean, what you feel, and what you think to the ones you hold close.

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In an age of fake news, the truth is more important than ever.