By giving a small amount of time, like the advocate who helped me so many years ago, we can all help victims of domestic violence.

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They helped me understand the dilemma that many stepchildren face on Mother's Day.

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Many of them helped me back when I needed it.

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He has helped me improve in two key areas that many women struggle with: negotiation and finding focus.

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"All these aces helped me a lot because I missed too many chances in the rallies, " she said.

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Giving gratitude for what the day has brought has helped me turn into a more positive person, and the habit has caught on with many of my friends.

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They've helped me get help and support for what happened to me, saying 'we see too many hallmarks of what happened to Sophie'.

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