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Ziggysmom

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9. Dear Berniesandersmittens, I am in my mid 60s now, and I must say my 40s through 50s were

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Sat Nov 22, 2025, 06:54 PM

Nov 2025

the best years of my life. I’ve had panic and PTSD since I was assaulted in my teens.

Accept who you are, but please don’t allow your past to also be your present and future. Took me many years of meds and therapy, but I’m happier now than when I was young. Though I’d love to have my 21 year old body back without the arthritis

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... SheltieLover Nov 2025 #1

TY berniesandersmittens Nov 2025 #2

The trauma stole a big part of your life. And you are grieving it today. Irish_Dem Nov 2025 #3

. berniesandersmittens Nov 2025 #6

(((((hug))))) for your courage and to send strength as you grieve what is lost in your life Attilatheblond Nov 2025 #4

Thank you for your kind words berniesandersmittens Nov 2025 #5

At 45, you are just now really coming into your real power Attilatheblond Nov 2025 #7

Dear Berniesandersmittens, I am in my mid 60s now, and I must say my 40s through 50s were Ziggysmom Nov 2025 #9

All the time. OldBaldy1701E Nov 2025 #8

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