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Does one need to go through traumatic experience to truly appreciate living?

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Does one need to go through traumatic experience to truly appreciate living?
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RE: Does one need to go through traumatic experience to truly appreciate living?
May 14, 2018 at 1:00 pm
On a less dramatic level I've experienced this a few times in my life to know it helps to go through shit to be more appreciative and happy when you're in the same position as someone who hasn't gone through shit to get to the same position.


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RE: Does one need to go through traumatic experience to truly appreciate living? - by paulpablo - May 14, 2018 at 1:00 pm

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