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Andrew, if you're reading comments, so sorry for your loss.

We lost a child in 2019, and so many people have been sharing their stories of loss with us. One man -- the husband of a friend -- told us how when he lost a child maybe 25 years ago, all their friends turned away from them: most likely because they didn't know what to say and didn't want to say the wrong thing. I kind of think your public openness about your loss is really helpful with this. You might still have to let each friend and relative cry with you in person, but by your being publicly open about grieving, maybe they're less scared of creating a fresh wound.

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Moving piece. Our prayers to you Andrew and your family. Charlie don’t know if you remember that my sister, your Aunt died from a brain tumor at 14. Of course, back in the 70’s it took Mom and Dad years to understand what was killing her. And then of course, you lost your dear friend Peter Wise. Born one week apart Peter was only 4. Death is so difficult but losing children leaves the longest lasting scars. As Joe Biden had shared, over time the tears will turn to smiles when you remember them. God Bless

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I'm here.

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Thank you. Too many children die of cancers that could be cured but since profit always wins, the drugs aren't developed.

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Thank you.

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