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MDTSenior Contributor
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
I'm sure you are their role model @Former-Member. You need to show them it isn't the hits that define you - it is the way you pick yourself back up despite the pain - you got this buddy 
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
I do not doubt that for a second @Former-Member - they are lucky to have you
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Unknown userMember
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
You have told me that before @Former-Member - because your mum couldn't 
That is so tough on a kid to be looking after kids themselves. That special bond will always be there with them though - they won't forget what you have done for them.
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
...and that right there shows your true character @Former-Member - selfless, giving and compassionate - you hold onto that whenever you start to doubt yourself and your own self-worth buddy
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
That is a great idea @Former-Member - you are on a roll now
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