the article on bitterness<\/a>, and I have a different perception that will help me to bring sweetness to my life.<\/p>\nAlthough I live a long way from you, I will continue reading your articles.<\/p>\n
God Bless You always,<\/p>\n\t
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I’m glad to hear the articles are helping you.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Question: My kids left for college. I have been a single mother for over a decade, and I realized I cannot get rid of the bitterness.\u00a0 I read\u00a0the article on bitterness, and I have a different perception that will help me to bring sweetness to my life. 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