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You can always have another baby.
If I start to cry I will never stop.
Your grandmother has gone away for a while.
They’re too young to understand.
Real men don’t cry.
Its time to forget about the past. High time.
We are worried about her. It’s becoming an obsession. Still living in the past. Carrying it too far.
Would you believe she’s still going on about the same thing after all these years?
I don’t believe in the “anniversary blues.”
You’re no fun anymore. Why can’t you just be happy?
What cover story are you going to give them?
Get busy and you won’t dwell on it.
You have always been the strong one.
He needs to get away from all this.
She’s taking it all so well. It never shows.
Don’t crack under pressure.
She should count her blessings.
Keep the lid on it…survive.
What if I say the wrong thing?
Too proud to ask for help.
Don’t be a burden.
Bargain for control.
Suffer in silence.
Don’t overreact!
Think positive!
Cheer up!
No tears.
Smile!
Buck up.
Fine, just fine.
He’s hysterical.
Why ask why?
Keep a stiff upper lip.
He is losing it.
He can handle anything.

Just cry and get over it.
Crying doesn’t change anything.
She had a nervous breakdown.
I don’t want to confuse him
Just try not to think about it.
Listen! Snap out of it!
She must be having a bad day.
Perfect women hide their feelings.
Be reasonable.
Don’t talk about what happened—she’ll get upset.
Surviving…enduring…means keeping it all inside.
Be grateful for the things you have.
I want them to be children for as long as possible.
I have my hands full. Who has time?
You’re just feeling sorry for yourself. What a pity party.
Too sensitive…to emotional.
He should be over this by now…Hurry up!
Too late. Don’t reopen old wounds.
No going backwards.
Pull yourself together.
Put him out of his misery.
I’m sorry. I never meant to cry. I thought I was being so brave. I guess I just can’t handle it.
Watch your attitude.
Grinning…and bearing it.
….gets rid of the pain.
Grief: do it yourself.
Everyone is depending on you.
Remember: other people’s needs come first.
Before you know it you’ll forget all about it.

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