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I would have started therapy earlier.
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You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.
All the hanging about.
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David Harewood
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I would have had a bit more belief in myself: I would have reached for America sooner.
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I would have skipped the time my daughter was nine to 13, when I was in a toxic relationship.
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Right now is a pretty good time in my life. I am existing on three-monthly check-ups, but, yeah, I am very grateful.
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