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Mel Gibson<\/a> might not the same man that America knew. People can change, and sometimes it is hard to keep a relationship or friendship with someone that is not the person we thought they were.
\nHave you had a friend that you lost because he or she changed dramatically? Do you struggle with forgiving this person<\/a>?
\nOffer support for one Beliefnet member that is losing a friend<\/a> and trying to cope with the change. Give a kind word or share your own story of how you understand<\/a> this kind of loss.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Mel Gibson might not the same man that America knew. People can change, and sometimes it is hard to keep a relationship or friendship with someone that is not the person we thought they were. Have you had a friend that you lost because he or she changed dramatically? 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