Quote #20

There's another thing not everyone figures out right away: It's almost impossible to go through life all alone. We need to find our support group - family, friends, companion, therapy gatherings, team, church or whatever. The kindergarten admonition applies as long as we live: 'When you go out into the world, hold hands and stick together.' It's dangerous out there - lonely, too. Everyone needs someone. Some assembly is always required.

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