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Do you sometimes have difficulty finding the words to tell friends and family how you feel? Ever get exhausted by the thought of explaining your struggles one more time to someone who just doesn't get it? 

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Allison Breininger, from The Negative Space, is a professional writer, wife, caregiver, and mom. We asked Allison to break it down for us. In this series of letters entitled "Dear Friends and Family" Allison gives you the words you need to help your loved ones be there for you in a way that feels authentic and healthy. For more real talk with Allison, visit her website The Negative Space, or listen to her podcast In Sickness.

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