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		<title>Newly-single seniors often need help navigating aspects of their lives</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Seasonal Affected Disorder is a legit issue for some people</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 04:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Living with an addict is tough on any relationship</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Nov 2023 04:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Look past the actions to the root of the problem</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Aug 2023 04:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
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		<title>With age, comes change. Be kind and patient</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Dec 2022 05:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
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		<title>Trust your gut!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2022 05:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
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		<title>Dumped? Talk it out with a therapist</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2021 04:00:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
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		<title>Three strikes, you&#8217;re out.</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2018 05:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Let&#8217;s hope regulations protect our children when marijuana is legalized next month</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 15 Sep 2018 04:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Walk away, find yourself, and love will find you</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2018 04:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
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