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		<title>Dogs are one of the greatest gifts</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
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		<title>Valentine&#8217;s Day doesn&#8217;t define you</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Christmas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cisgender]]></category>
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		<title>Partners must accept family members, regardless of pre-existing prejudices</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[ageing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Alzheimers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[compassion]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[dementia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[disability]]></category>
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		<title>Set boundaries with people, if necessary</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 05:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
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		<title>Scammers are becoming more prevalent. When in doubt, hang up</title>
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		<comments>https://ellieadvice.com/scammers-are-becoming-more-prevalent-when-in-doubt-hang-up/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 04:00:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[compassion]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dignity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[elderly]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[exclusion]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[family]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[leadership]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mean girls]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Money Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[naive]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[respect]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[trust]]></category>

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		<title>Employees must understand their responsibilities</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 04:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[communication]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[compassion]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[customer service]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dating]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[frustration]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[theft]]></category>
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		<title>Learning of the loss of an old friend can be gut wrenching</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 04:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Addictions]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[obsession]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Step Parents]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[widow]]></category>
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		<title>Teenagers know EVERYTHING!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
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		<title>EVERYONE passes gas! Deal with it</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 04:00:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[ageing]]></category>
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		<title>Life isn&#8217;t easy&#8230;..stay calm and persevere</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 04:00:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
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