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I am sure I am not the only one to give up a well-paid career to look after a loved one. It is a constant battle to keep yourself afloat. So, any help is like a life raft. Many thanks\u201d. <strong>Rose<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f4f4f4&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;34px|34px|34px|34px|true|true&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cThank you for the help. This tablet I received will enable me to join in with zoom classes to keep me in touch and be able to do exercise classes which will reduce my stress levels and have time for me. 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