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The Day After February 14th

The Day After February 14th

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Daniel Henderson
Jan 29, 2024
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Call mother. Don’t let her get the first word in, even a hello. Ignore her frustrations and complaints of a rude son. Talk over her and when she tries to talk over you become louder but stay casual. If the following doesn’t work, simply tell her what happened. By the time you say the name ‘Ron’ she should be so quiet you …

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