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OldBaldy1701E

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28. I agree with one exception.

Reply to IrishBubbaLiberal (Original post)

Thu Jun 12, 2025, 05:15 PM

Thursday

Being raised by one is not exactly utopia.

And, didn't exactly engender much affection in either direction. Oh, we all love each other, but to be honest, it is more of an 'expected practice' than 'affection'.

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