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abandonmentfamily
#RI-6aca2fe9·7 months ago·
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Lookback: 16 years

“mother left us in middle of night”

mother abandoned me and my brother when I was a child, leaving a note with hurtful excuses

What I wish I knew
"she was unhappy and needed to escape"
If I could tell you one thing
"don't be too forgiving if someone abandons you"
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10/10
High, persistent regret.
Has not decreased significantly with time.
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