Yeah. I mean, acknowledging is easy. Something happened or it didn't. …

Sarah Dessen
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Yeah. I mean, acknowledging is easy. Something happened or it didn't. But understanding... that's where things get sticky. ✨ Sarah Dessen (2011). What Happened to Goodbye, p.107, Penguin
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