“I know you’re disheartened,” she said. “But don’t become bitter because of one heedless decision. It’s true, folks will disappoint. Sometimes, those closest to you disappear in an hour of need, while strangers surge to attend to you. Or the people closest to you don’t understand, while others give more grace than you deserve. And let’s be honest, growing up, you weren’t exactly easygoing.” (I know I was difficult with her.) “There will be people,” she continued, “who don’t recognize your contributions, while others give you your due. Yes, one Anne disappointed you, but remember, that French
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