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All families have their ups and downs and all of us react in different ways. Life changes such as moving house, divorce, birth and death can be difficult because they often mean coping with feelings of loss.

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Felt calmer in going forward and less anxious. He has challenged me, which is what I needed too, not just a passive listener.

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