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Unless it does. During this difficult time, the kindness of friends, colleagues and even acquaintances has meant a lot. In some ways I can say it’s been a lifeline. Even in my professional life I have been both a mentor and a mentee, and have benefited from the kindness of other women. I hope I have paid that forward. My choices wouldn’t have been different, but I do think we can add grace and kindness to each other’s lives in a way that men often don’t.</p>