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pnwmom

(110,208 posts) Sun Jan 25, 2026, 02:22 AM 12 hrs ago

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The real Alex Pretti as he honors a deceased veteran. (Original Post) pnwmom 12 hrs ago OP

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1. My heart's been kind of clenched in rage; a defense mechanism. I have no defense now- this opened my heart to grief.

Sun Jan 25, 2026, 02:33 AM

12 hrs ago

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2. I know. Me, too. But I think we have to grieve. He was a real person who deserved to live. nt

Sun Jan 25, 2026, 03:08 AM

11 hrs ago