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#RI-6a7aac72·8 months ago·
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Lookback: since I was little

“I chose to keep his secret”

I feel terrible about his affair and my mom's pain

What I wish I knew
"I wish I didn't know about it"
If I could tell you one thing
"Confront the truth, even if it's hard"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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