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    Your dilemmas

    Sep 08, 2022 3 minutes

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    Should I make the first move?

    I’m an only child and my mum disowned me at the age of 16. I have everyone I need in my life, but I can’t help but feel like it’s going to affect me in the future. Should I try and reach out to her?

    Gemma, Swansea

    YES

    Pick Me Up! reader Sarah from Wakefield says:

    If you’re having the feeling of reaching out, then do it!

    What’s the worst that could happen? Yes, you may not get a response,

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