In a poignant letter to advice columnist Annie Lane, a 65-year-old woman reflects on her difficult life filled with estrangement and heartbreak. The woman, who lives alone with her dog and is facing health issues, reveals that her daughter has distanced herself from her for the past 15 years. Despite begging for forgiveness and trying to reconnect, their relationship remains strained. The woman suspects that her abusive ex-husband may have influenced their daughter’s behavior.
Feeling alone and abandoned, the woman shares that she has lost everything, including her home, savings, and possessions. She is praying that she doesn’t make it through her upcoming heart surgery, as she sees no reason to keep going. The woman expresses that the pain of being abandoned by a child is unbearable, and she longs for a chance to reconcile and make things right.
Annie Lane urges the woman to seek professional help and reminds her that she is not alone, encouraging her to reach out to organizations like Samaritans for support. The column ends with a reminder about Lane’s anthology on marriage, infidelity, and reconciliation.
The woman’s heartbreaking story serves as a reminder of the deep emotional impact of family estrangement and the importance of seeking help and support in times of despair.
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