I talked to different communities, who treated me warmly, and guided me with approaches to the problem.

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The idea is reaching communities from which you can grow and share information.

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The person I talked to didn't believe me when I told her I was getting the wrong bill. She kept telling me that the duplex may be wired wrong.

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That's when it occurred to me. The neighbors have an air conditioner.

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They wanted to give me the money as a credit, but I asked for a full payment. The money was mine, and I felt I should decide what to do with it. I didn't think that was unreasonable.

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