Sometimes, It’s Better to Help than to Sympathize.

Years ago, during the hubbub surrounding preparations for a wedding, a friend’s silent example of taking action, rather than just talking, has stuck with me for my whole life. Sometimes, it’s better to help than to sympathize. As the old saying goes, actions can speak louder than words.

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