Ugh, clarity.

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I’ve handled this all wrong. Understandably hurt, yes, but I’ve handled this just terribly.

Recent family challenges have bubbled over. It took a 47-minute phone call with my middle sister to yank the blankets off of my head and show me the light. And that’s how I know I’ve handled this terribly.

I acted out of hurt. Anger. Disgust. All of the adjectives.

But now I’m making it right. I will not allow a pest to infect.

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