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 Things are painful in the world. 
Things may be painful in your own home.
There are days when it's painful to just be
Life is beautiful, but it's also painful. Just as you don't push the beauty away, you can't bury the pain. It hurts, it's awful, and it can be as intense as the joy and wonder we feel when things are wonderful - only with a huge dose of helplessness. There are things we can do collectively, but right now, in this moment, reach out, tell someone you love them, and connect. 💜