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I ask Bettina if she has noticed any changes in her mother since she moved here. "She was silent, all alone at home. She didn’t go out much. She was expecting her children and grandchildren. Today she has an extremely rich social life." Janine follows the conversation and interrupts. Smiling, she says "I’m thriving." "Exactly, she’s thriving." Bettina and her mother turn to each other and share a beautiful smile.