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<DIV><FONT size=2><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>I’m almost fifty years
old.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>It’s time to stop trying so
hard. This incident taught me that I don’t need to prove myself to anyone.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I am a good person and an excellent
worker; I am entitled to respect and consideration.</FONT></DIV>
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face="Times New Roman">I’m good enough just the way I am.<SPAN
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Martin</SPAN></FONT></FONT></P>
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2003</SPAN></FONT></FONT></P>
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face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">Pat I'm glad you
learned this valuable lesson but sorry for the burnout. You are valuable and
need to take care of yourself.</SPAN></FONT></FONT></P>
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style="mso-spacerun: yes">Blessings,<BR>LaRose</SPAN></FONT></FONT></P></FONT></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>