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  • Alex reads every question and replies to a selection each week.
  • Alex’s replies are public, never private, so others can read them.
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Disappointing everyone

Greetings!! Recently, I haven't been feeling exactly myself. It feels like I've disappointed everyone...
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Hey alex. I don't really have a question, more of a vent with smaller questions...
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Hey Alex, I want to kill myself, but everytime I stop...
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Is slapping ok

is it ok for a dad to slap a 12 year old son butt
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