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mwmisses4289

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4. But why hide it?

Reply to NJCher (Original post)

Tue Jun 30, 2026, 12:43 PM

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Many other well known folks have been honest about their diagnoses from the beginning, hoping that by sharing their struggle it would help others.

Oh, wait...he's a repuke. Helping others is anathema to them.

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