Dear Abby: My daughters’ lives were ruined because of my abusive relationship
A woman reflects on the impact of her 15-year abusive relationship on her two daughters, who left home at young ages. Despite finally leaving the relationship, she struggles with guilt over their ruined lives and lost potential. She seeks advice on how to help her daughters heal while dealing with her own emotional pain.
- ▪The woman was in an abusive relationship for 15 years that negatively affected her daughters.
- ▪Both daughters left home at ages 16 and 13 to live with their fathers, who allowed them to engage in unhealthy behaviors.
- ▪The daughters quit school and had children at a young age, leading to ongoing struggles in their lives.
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Dear Abby Lifestyle Dear Abby: My daughters’ lives were ruined because of my abusive relationship By Dear Abby Published June 3, 2026, 3:00 a.m. ET This reader is upset that her abusive relationship has practically ruined the lives of her two daughters. terovesalainen - stock.adobe.com See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google DEAR ABBY: I was in an abusive relationship for 15 years that affected my children badly. I have had emotional problems since I was a child, which caused me to stay in the relationship long past the point I should have left. My two daughters left home at 16 and 13 to live with their fathers. Both of their fathers allowed the girls to smoke and consume alcohol and drugs.
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