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Dear Abby: Toxic Relationship Affects Woman's Health

First publishedAug 18, 06:33 UTC
Last updatedAug 18, 13:29 UTC · 1m ago
11 outletNew York Post11 outletChicago Sun-Times
New York Post5Dear Abby: I want to leave my angry fiancé, but I’m afraid to hurt his kidsOpen ↗Chicago Sun-Times6Dear Abby: Toxic Relationship Affects Woman's HealthOpen ↗
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Dear Abby: Toxic Relationship Affects Woman's Health
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<p><b>DEAR ABBY:</b> I am a 54-year-old woman who, after 40 years, reconnected with my childhood best friend, "Neil." We are now engaged. I have no children, but Neil has two girls ages 11 and 13.

Reported by 2 outlets — Chicago Sun-Times, New York Post. See all sources ↓

<p><b>DEAR ABBY:</b> I am a 54-year-old woman who, after 40 years, reconnected with my childhood best friend, "Neil." We are now engaged. I have no children, but Neil has two girls ages 11 and 13. The 11-year-old is in therapy and on medication for depression and anxiety. I love them as if they were my own.

Read the full report at Chicago Sun-Times ↗

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<p><b>DEAR ABBY:</b> I am a 54-year-old woman who, after 40 years, reconnected with my childhood best friend, "Neil." We are now engaged. I have no children, but Neil has two girls ages 11 and 13.
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2 outlets, average source rating 5.5/10.
When was it last updated?
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