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Thank you for posting this! I've been to so many forums where people are told their problems are pathetic, to go kill themselves, etc. & nothing is done about it. Then the person asking for help ends up more upset & feeling more helpless than they already do. People should keep in mind that these people who post their problems online for anyone to see are brave people. They are making themselves so vulnerable & you should treat them with respect for doing so -- even if you can't help them.
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