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ADHD Key Points — ADHD Tip O the Day 1000

Posted on March 31, 2022 by doug with ADHD

Just a few of the key ADHD points. There are so many, so many ways to make our lives better, so that we are managing our ADHD and it’s not in control.Sadly, this is my last post. I want to … Continue reading →

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Adult ADHD Revisited — ADHD Tip O the Day 987

Posted on December 1, 2021 by doug with ADHD

A break from the relationship posts, but more to come. The Am. Psychiatric Assoc. is revising the DSM V, including the criteria for diagnosing ADHD. Many changes are recommended. The current criteria were written for children and tweaked to apply … Continue reading →

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Coping with ADHD Stress — ADHD Tip O the Day 961

Posted on June 14, 2021 by doug with ADHD

Living with ADHD is stressful. (So is living with someone with ADHD.) Meditation, breaks, getting outdoors, exercise, are all helpful. Some of my favorite tools for stress or anxiety are breathing tools. Here’s my latest favorite. Think what you want … Continue reading →

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ADHD and Time – ADHD Tip O the Day 959

Posted on May 31, 2021 by doug with ADHD

If you have ADHD, time is a booger. We underestimate how long a task will take. It always takes longer. And if its fixing or maintenance, it’ll take at least two trips to the hardware store. Strategy: Estimate the time … Continue reading →

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FAQ about ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 958

Posted on May 26, 2021 by doug with ADHD

I get many AHD questions from various web sites. Here are some answers (ie my opinions) with links. What can cure ADHD? – Only God. Does ADHD get worse with aging? – No, age just adds more problems. Am I … Continue reading →

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Some Links For ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 956

Posted on May 17, 2021 by doug with ADHD

These are some good ADHD links for you and that’s about it for today. I’m taking a break. And I plan to do the next post on breaks (“I plan–“). Enjoy. doug Links: ADHD Brain Differences ADHD Brain (download) Shame … Continue reading →

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Assumptions, Premises, and Illusions — ADHD Tip O the Day 954

Posted on May 4, 2021 by doug with ADHD

Now for something different This will be a philosophical discussion today, not limited to ADHD. (Had you assumed there would be a Poem O the Day? Sorry to disappoint you. I hope you’re not heart broken. ) General Strategy O … Continue reading →

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Parenting — ADHD Tip O the Day 950

Posted on April 5, 2021 by doug with ADHD

Being a parent is not easy. Parenting generally is difficult and stressful, but it can also be extremely pleasant and rewarding. As they say, they grow up very fast. Look for every opportunity to spend quality time with your children … Continue reading →

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I’m Very Doubtful — ADHD Tip O the Day 949

Posted on March 29, 2021 by doug with ADHD

Technically, adult onset ADHD isn’t possible, because it’s a neuro developmental disorder, meaning we’re born with it (or at least something interferes with the development of the nervous system early in life). The DSM requires symptoms to be present before … Continue reading →

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ADHD Medications — ADHD Tips O the Day 948

Posted on March 22, 2021 by doug with ADHD

This article is so good I’m offering it as the ADHD Tip O the Day ADHD Medications Hope you’ll read and enjoy it. doug Poem O the Day: The Mail Back in the day, when I was working, in … Continue reading →

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ADHD Excuses — ADHD Tip O the Day 947

Posted on March 15, 2021 by doug with ADHD

We ADHDers are hard to live with. We cause a lot of frustration. A comment from T: “I would love for you to address the issue with people with ADHD trying to justify behavior that is driven by the ADHD … Continue reading →

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I’m Also Doubtful About — ADHD Tip O the Day 946

Posted on March 8, 2021 by doug with ADHD

John Rosemond — writes syndicated newspaper columns and books on parenting. His style is about using the power differential to control children and seems out of the 40’s and maybe a little sadistic at times. He recently had a column … Continue reading →

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Failing with ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 940.1

Posted on January 25, 2021 by doug with ADHD

“I am a failure.” What a terrible thing to say about yourself. I often read posts from mothers who say they’re failing, that they must be a bad mother. Often that means they can’t get their child to do what … Continue reading →

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Venting — ADHD Tip O the Day 938

Posted on January 12, 2021 by doug with ADHD

It’s good for us to vent and get things off our chest occasionally. This works best of course if we have an audience. Thank you for being my audience today. 2. Word has decided to revolt and take control. It … Continue reading →

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Update on ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 936.1

Posted on December 29, 2020 by doug with ADHD

A good way to start the new year will be to update your knowledge of ADHD. A key strategy for managing our lives with ADHD is to educate ourselves. We can each become an ADHD expert and without too much … Continue reading →

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Update on ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 936

Posted on December 28, 2020 by doug with ADHD

Overindulge? With ADHD? — ADHD Tip O the Day 935

Posted on December 21, 2020 by doug with ADHD

With ADHD, we are at risk. I hope you don’t overindulge over the holidays. All you need to do is use your willpower, self-control, and judgment. Assuming you have some. Not all of us do. My wife makes wonderful cookies. … Continue reading →

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An ADHD Christmas, et al — ADHD Tip O the Day 934

Posted on December 15, 2020 by doug with ADHD

‘Tis the season to be jollyFa La La La La etc. etc. Bah! Humbug. Even with ADHD? The holiday season is very stressful for many if not most people (family? shopping?), but more so for us. We’re supposed to be … Continue reading →

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An ADHD Christmas, et al — ADHD Tip O the Day 934.1

Posted on December 15, 2020 by doug with ADHD

Misdiagnosed ADHD? — ADHD Tip O the Day 914

Posted on August 5, 2020 by doug with ADHD

Misdiagnosed ADHD? A friend asked if his bipolar diagnosis could actually be misdiagnosed ADHD. ADHD has many comorbidities, other problems that frequently occur with it. Bipolar (used to be manic depressive) is a major one. In US adults, 1 to … Continue reading →

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ADHD Changes — ADHD Tip O the Day 913

Posted on July 28, 2020 by doug with ADHD

Puryear’s Principles of Human Nature – Number One: “If we struggle and struggle with a problem, and we finally find a solution that works, the next thing we do is to stop using it.” One of my favorite strategies is … Continue reading →

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ADHD Time — ADHD Tip O the Day 910

Posted on July 9, 2020 by doug with ADHD

How I spend my time; a typical 24 hours: Screwing around on the computer. 2.5 hours Sleeping? … Continue reading →

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Does ADHD Medication Help With —? — ADHD Tip O the Day 909

Posted on July 1, 2020 by doug with ADHD

ADHD Medication Helps with Focus, Motivation, Inertia The medication can be a miracle for some, but it doesn’t seem to help with: irritability losing things memory patience time management sleep Too bad; sorry. But what it does help with … Continue reading →

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Clumsy with ADHD? — ADHD Tip O the Day 907

Posted on June 16, 2020 by doug with ADHD

If ADHD is related to abnormalities of the basal ganglia and the cerebellum, and the circuits connecting them, then what would you expect? Clumsy. I pull a cereal bowl off the third shelf and on the way down manage to … Continue reading →

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ADHD Medication — Tip O the Day 905

Posted on June 3, 2020 by doug with ADHD

The Question Was, “What should I expect when I start ADHD medication?” Between two hours and two days you should notice more focus and more motivation and more follow through. You probably won’t get any side effects, but if you … Continue reading →

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Report on My Retreat —ADHD Tip O the Day 904

Posted on May 26, 2020 by doug with ADHD

I finished my five day spiritual retreat, a success. I got off track some on day five, next time I’ll do four days. It wasn’t as difficult as I’d expected. I had a little struggle about how to use my … Continue reading →

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Living with ADHD and Corona Virus — ADHD Tip O the Day 903

Posted on May 12, 2020 by doug with ADHD

ADHD and Corona Virus, wouldn’t either one be enough? I hope you are safe and well and finding some way to make use of this strange time. Although we’re all waiting for things to return to normal, I fear that … Continue reading →

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Lexi’s Question about Medication for ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 865

Posted on August 9, 2019 by doug with ADHD

My response to Lexi’s question about taking medication for ADHD: First, recognize that everyone is different and someone else’s experience with some medicine may or may not have any bearing on how you will respond. Second, how you reacted to … Continue reading →

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Outgrow ADHD? — ADHD Tip O the Day 849

Posted on March 8, 2019 by doug with ADHD

Questions Abound About ADHD A follower asked if children outgrow ADHD. Research shows that 50% of children with ADHD will “grow out of it” by late adolescence. This means that they might still have some symptoms but the symptoms are … Continue reading →

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Another Way to Look At ADHD—ADHD Tip 0 the Day 847

Posted on February 12, 2019 by doug with ADHD

There are many different ways to look at ADHD: Some people deny that it exists. The fact that they have no idea what they are talking about does not deter them. Some people say it is an executive dysfunction problem. … Continue reading →

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Can a Month Cause ADHD? — ADHD Tip O the Day 846

Posted on February 1, 2019 by doug with ADHD

Can A Month Matter in ADHD? The research show that kids who are born in August have higher rates of ADHD than those born in September. The strong implication is that starting school when you’re younger makes you susceptible to a … Continue reading →

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Comments About ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 822

Posted on June 14, 2018 by doug with ADHD

Do you read the comments? I hope so. They are often better than the post. And contributing upgrades the blog. Here’s two of my responses to good comments: Scott Good to hear from you. The boating sounds great. Two things, … Continue reading →

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Update on ADHD Science and Controversies- ADHD Tip O the Day 821

Posted on June 7, 2018 by doug with ADHD

Controversies in ADHD In my opinion, science can be flawed, but it is more trustworthy than opinions. In the following, my opinions are italicized. There really is no controversy about whether or not ADHD exists. There are more and more studies showing … Continue reading →

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Medicines for ADHD?— ADHD Tip O the Day 817

Posted on April 19, 2018 by doug with ADHD

ADHD medicines – alway a controversy! My View: The medicines – Ritalin, Adderal, Vyanse,Concerta, Daytrana, et al – are miracle workers for some, very helpful to others, somewhat helpful to some, and worthless or even detrimental to some. You will never know … Continue reading →

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Comprehensive Treatment for ADHD: An Update —ADHD Tip O the Day 789

Posted on June 23, 2017 by doug with ADHD

OK, So I Lied – Here Is More From the ADHD Article by Rahil R. Jummani, MD, This is actually the end of the article I’ve been reviewing, somewhat edited, with my comments in italics: “CDC surveys have shown that about … Continue reading →

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“Are We Overdiagnosing and Overtreating ADHD?” – Part Three, the Last and Maybe the Best— ADHD Tip O the Day 788

Posted on June 18, 2017 by doug with ADHD

Final Installment On the ADHD Article by By Rahil R. Jummani, MD, highly edited. My opinions and comments are in italics. For what they’re worth. Prevalence: Prevalence estimates have been increasing, with a prevalence in US children of over 8% … Continue reading →

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Remedies for ADHD. Or Misinformation? — ADHD Tip O the Day 764

Posted on January 21, 2017 by doug with ADHD

ADHD Remedies and Solutions to ADHD I just found a post that’s an interesting follow up to the last two posts about treatment without medication. It’s an example of unsubstantiated claims and misrepresentations. Guy almost says that he is curing … Continue reading →

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ADHD Evaluation? – A Terrible Experience – Jeff’s Ordeal — ADHD Tip O the Day 734

Posted on August 11, 2016 by doug with ADHD

What can you learn from Jeff’s experience? “Hi Doug. I saw a psychiatrist for the first time to help treat my ADHD, and I wanted to let you know how it went. It went TERRIBLE! What a waste of time! … Continue reading →

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How I do an ADHD evaluation. What is an adequate ADHD evaluation? — ADHD Tip O the Day 733

Posted on August 6, 2016 by doug with ADHD

You need a competent ADHD evaluation. Jeff just had a horrible experience with an evaluation. I felt very sorry for Jeff and very embarrassed for the psychiatric profession. And personally embarrassed, because I keep recommending evaluations and then this happens. Key … Continue reading →

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Getting Diagnosed with ADHD – and Life Before the Diagnosis. Part 2— ADHD Tip O the Day 729

Posted on July 15, 2016 by doug with ADHD

From Jeff – a comment on a previous post and on Ram’s comment on that post. (The embolding is my doing.) “Hi Doug. I have a different perspective from Ram’s that I thought I’d share. … Continue reading →

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Living with ADHD and Getting an ADHD Diagnosis — ADHD Tip O the Day 727

Posted on June 24, 2016 by doug with ADHD

This comment from a fellow ADHD tribe member, Ram, on the post about diagnosis. The bolding of parts is my doing. My comments are at the end: “Hi Doug, I’ve told you before about my diagnose, but I’ll recap for … Continue reading →

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Diagnosis of ADHD Can Be Upsetting — ADD Tip O the Day 725

Posted on June 18, 2016 by doug with ADHD

Late ADHD diagnosis I got a message from someone recently diagnosed with ADHD. They were struggling with anger that they had been diagnosed late, and thinking how much better their life could’ve been if diagnosed sooner. They asked how I … Continue reading →

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ADHD Coaches – ADHD Tip O the Day 721

Posted on May 31, 2016 by doug with ADHD

Get a good evaluation. I recommended a psychiatrist, psychologist, or ADHD coach for an ADHD evaluation. Sue, an ADHD coach, replied: Hi Doug, You bring up some good food for thought! I love your astute comment that “many professionals don’t … Continue reading →

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Is It Really ADHD? DSM V and ADHD — ADD Tip O the Day 720

Posted on May 28, 2016 by doug with ADHD

“Why do you call it ADHD. Can’t you just let kids be kids?” Drives me up the wall. Total ignorance of ADHD. If the kid is floundering, it’s not just being a kid. You don’t just label a … Continue reading →

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Changing From ADD ADHD – – – ADD Tip O the Day 699

Posted on March 12, 2016 by doug with ADHD

Changes For years, I’ve been using “ADD ADHD” because I thought it would address more readers and possibly produce more hits. Under the new DSM V system, it’s now called Attention – Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. You then specify Combined presentation, Predominantly … Continue reading →

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Stimulants for ADD ADHD, Yet Again — ADD Tip O the Day 682

Posted on January 2, 2016 by doug with ADHD

First, Happy New Year to everyone. Just read a post that was based on a recent study of ADD ADHD kids on stimulants. The post said the the study outcome was that there are many kids on stimulants and that … Continue reading →

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Diagnosis and Therapy for ADD ADHD? — ADD Tip O the Day 640

Posted on September 1, 2015 by doug with ADHD

A Response To Some Questions Everyone needs a careful thorough evaluation by a competent knowledgeable professional (good luck there) before being diagnosed with ADD ADHD. (There are other things that can look like ADD ADHD and there are other conditions … Continue reading →

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ADD ADHD As We Age: The Older Adult — ADD Tip O the Day 581

Posted on January 27, 2015 by doug with ADHD

I didn’t discover I have ADD until I was 64. Suddenly, a lot of things made sense – why I couldn’t make model airplanes as a kid, why I killed a pregnant Guppy fish, why I was always losing my … Continue reading →

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The ADD ADHD Year In Review –– – ADD Tip O the Day 572

Posted on December 27, 2014 by doug with ADHD

Another Year with ADD ADHD We are starting a new year, 2015 -I just thought I would remind you of that, since so many of us are chronologically challenged. 2014 has certainly been interesting: ADD ADHD Bashing: Esquire bashed ADD … Continue reading →

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Labeling? Do you want to be labeled? — ADD Tip o the Day 490

Posted on April 19, 2014 by doug with ADHD

New Controversy More recent controversy about ADD ADHD – about the harm of “labeling”. Is there a difference between a label and a diagnosis? Boy, when I got a label I grabbed it and held on – “Oh, I have … Continue reading →

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Lisa, Life with ADD, part 3 — ADD tip o the Day 405

Posted on July 11, 2013 by doug with ADHD

“I’m also terrible with money. My dad had me write down every penny I spent, including cash…that was extremely difficult for me, but it did show me some major “leaks” that I’ve had to fix. Now I keep better track … Continue reading →

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DSM V Is Out!!!! — ADD Tip o the Day 402

Posted on July 1, 2013 by doug with ADHD

The new Diagnostic and Statistical Manual is just published. Yawn. The effect on the diagnosis of ADD or ADHD is minimal, mainly a change from the symptoms had to be present from before 7 years old to some of them … Continue reading →

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The French Way — ADD Tip o the Day 393

Posted on May 31, 2013 by doug with ADHD

Below is my entry into the fray provoked by an article ‘Why French Children Don’t Have ADHD’, which discussed child rearing methods and the benefits of spanking, among other things. Lots of interesting comments. 1. I don’t know the best … Continue reading →

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More Bad News — ADD Tip o the Day 385

Posted on April 27, 2013 by doug with ADHD

Those of us with ADD or ADHD are more likely than average to have RLS, restless legs syndrome, and/or paroxysmal abnormal leg movements. These uncontrollable urges to move our legs, or these uncontrollable jerks of the legs, tend to happen … Continue reading →

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ADD Symptoms —–ADD Tip o the day 60

Posted on February 25, 2011 by doug with ADHD

Many people who do NOT have ADD or ADHD have told me that sometimes they have some of the same symptoms- they lose their keys, or forget an appointment, or procrastinate, etc. I believe them. I think that’s just human. … Continue reading →

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Diagnosis: part 3 -the last part—Tip o the day 35

Posted on January 3, 2011 by doug with ADHD

So, if your’re not sure if you have ADD or not, you can look at all the symptoms I’ve talked about. You can take some of the free tests on the net. Then you can see a psychiatrist or a … Continue reading →

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Detour: the door —Tip o the day 34

Posted on December 31, 2010 by doug with ADHD

I want to finish diagnosis but my last post got messed up and it didn’t get published in the right order, and you need to read diagnosis 2.5 before you read diagnosis 3, or maybe not. AND- I had a triumph. … Continue reading →

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Diagnosis part 2 —–Tip of the day 33

Posted on December 30, 2010 by doug with ADHD

Diagnosis Part 2 —-Tip o the day 32Posted on December 28, 2010 by addadultstrategies procrastination, losing things, forgetting things, arriving late, saying and doing things impulsively and inappropriately, failing responsibilities and breaking promises. lacking patience, can’t finish things, things don’t … Continue reading →

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Diagnosis part 2.5 —— Tip of the day 33

Posted on December 29, 2010 by doug with ADHD

Diagnosis Part 2 —-Tip o the day 32 Posted on December 28, 2010 by addadultstrategies procrastination, losing things, forgetting things, arriving late, saying and doing things impulsively and inappropriately, failing responsibilities and breaking promises. lacking patience, can’t finish things, things … Continue reading →

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Diagnosis Part 2 —-Tip o the day 32

Posted on December 28, 2010 by doug with ADHD

procrastination, losing things, forgetting things, arriving late, saying and doing things impulsively and inappropriately, failing responsibilities and breaking promises. lacking patience, can’t finish things, things don’t turn out right. feeling pressured, rushed, frantic, overwhelmed, disorganized. sometimes demoralized. Well, doesn’t everyone … Continue reading →

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Diagnosis? — Tip o the day 31

Posted on December 26, 2010 by doug with ADHD

Many of us who have ADD are not aware of it. We may think that’s just the way life is; we may think that everyone lives that way, although if we just look around us we can see that’s not … Continue reading →

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