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Ffm48Senior Contributor
I have noticed there are a few contributors who write poetry, possibly stories helping them to cope with their struggle. I wonder if there is a section within the forum where poetry and/or stories are published. I was wondering if these are coping mechanisms might they be helpful for other contributors?
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KurraSenior Contributor
In response to: Re: Poetry and/or stories
Ffm48Senior Contributor
Thank you @Kurra. I found the thread and have posted the first poem I wrote.
I'm managing. I'm allowed to see my grandkidlets on Sunday for two hours. I don't know whether it will be the last time. We'll see.
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