The way you said it. Forgive me for prying, if it feels that way, but it sounds like you need to look after yourself for a while - which is much different than hurting someone else to achieve your own goal.
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The way you said it. Forgive me for prying, if it feels that way, but it sounds like you need to look after yourself for a while - which is much different than hurting someone else to achieve your own goal.