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I have a very dear friend that has lost her husband, much to early in life. They have 3 children, ages: 8, 10, & 13. He died between the week of Christmas and New Years. I know that there are few words at this time to comfort. But she states she just has to get through this on her own. I feel that her youngest daughter has pulled away from my daughter. You see we met through our children; t...