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that's right
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what will christmas eve be without a
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message from me
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that's right what will christmas eve be
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without a message from me
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look this past year
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i've listen
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a lot of people have reached out to me
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this past year
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and have shared their own struggles
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and my ability to be there for them
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has really only been possible because of
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my own difficulties
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and while it's been a privilege to offer
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support
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i have to say frankly it's also been
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beyond my abilities and it's bigger than
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me
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because heartbreakingly so many
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have talked about things having gotten
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so bad for them
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that they've contemplated taking in
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their own lives
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and that's enough for me to want to take
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an entirely different approach this year
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to acknowledge their pain and say to
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anyone out there who's struggling
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or contemplating that idea please
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please do not take that step
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if you're standing in a place that you
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can no longer remain standing if you're
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suffering if you need help if you feel
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guilt or shame
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if you're struggling with your identity
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if your back's up against the wall
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or if you feel that there is no path for
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you
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whatever your situation i promise you
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there is a path
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and that at this time during this
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holiday and beyond
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even if you don't feel it there are
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people out there who understand and who
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can help
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because you are not alone
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and so i just want to wish everyone a
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merry christmas
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a great 2021 and say to all those out
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there who might be suffering
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it gets better it does get better
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happy holidays everyone
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you