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I was the life of the party until I suddenly wasn’t anymore

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I was the life of the party until I suddenly wasn’t anymore

DEAR HARRIETTE: I struggle with the pressure of maintaining an active social life while also battling chronic fatigue. I used to be the first to say yes to parties. I was the life of every party – I always looked forward to weekends filled with laughter and shared stories. I remember a friend’s birthday party […]

I told the half-truth to protect the reputation of my dead son

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I told the half-truth to protect the reputation of my dead son

Dear Eric: My only son died six months ago. I told everyone that he died of heart problems, although in reality he died as a result of his long-term alcoholism. He was 35 and a highly successful New York City lawyer and philanthropist. He did indeed have heart problems, but they were caused by his […]