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Conrad's Ordinary People
Lending a helping hand can change everything for a person. Conrad went through depression after an accident that caused this brother to die. At that time, there was nobody to comfort him or help him through the situation even though there was obvious signs. It was until the last minute that people finally started to worry, but by then it would be too late. Although the past cannot be fixed , there are people who were there for him afterwards. Many characters help Conrad Jarrett to achieve a stronger sense of identity and a healthier mental outlook. One would be his therapist Dr.Berger. Dr.Berger helps Conrad through many issues. Dr.Berger helps him to realise that he is not to blame for his brother's death and helps him to move on beyond
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